Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,800 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.35
10th percentile $38,880
90th percentile $66,540
Employed locally 190
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,880
    25th
    $47,790
    50th (median)
    $54,800
    75th
    $62,380
    90th
    $66,540

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Related occupations in Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$56,140
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,040
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$55,170
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Eastern North Carolina is $26.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.37 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Eastern North Carolina is 8.8% below the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,880 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,790.