Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • North Carolina
Social and Human Service Assistants in North Carolina earn a median salary of $40,504 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.2% vs the national median of $45,120. An estimated 7,860 social and human service assistants are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $28,480 to $48,000 depending on location.
$40,504
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$48,000
Highest paying metro
$28,480
Lowest paying metro
7,860
Employed in North Carolina
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Social and Human Service Assistants salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | $48,000 | $37,860 | $50,870 | 450 |
| Durham, NC | $43,890 | $34,160 | $48,590 | 610 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $43,740 | $37,230 | $49,700 | 1,850 |
| Western North Carolina | $43,510 | $38,000 | $47,380 | 420 |
| Burlington, NC | $43,320 | $37,900 | $54,980 | 50 |
| Asheville, NC | $42,320 | $38,130 | $46,710 | 360 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $42,090 | $29,980 | $45,270 | 50 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $41,590 | $38,400 | $44,040 | 90 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $41,040 | $35,220 | $46,650 | 460 |
| Central North Carolina | $40,750 | $37,240 | $45,820 | 540 |
| Winston, NC | $39,760 | $31,110 | $49,600 | 250 |
| Raleigh, NC | $38,960 | $31,310 | $44,870 | 1,650 |
| Hickory, NC | $38,940 | $36,160 | $46,650 | 230 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $38,930 | $35,920 | $46,290 | 90 |
| Greensboro, NC | $38,480 | $30,300 | $46,550 | 510 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $37,890 | $33,890 | $44,600 | 90 |
| Greenville, NC | $37,390 | $33,790 | $48,700 | 160 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $28,480 | $27,650 | $39,510 | — |