Social Workers, All Other Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $96,370 +38.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.33
10th percentile $48,030
90th percentile $126,320
Employed locally 110
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,030
    25th
    $74,670
    50th (median)
    $96,370
    75th
    $115,500
    90th
    $126,320

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 139% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $107,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $104,540
    Fayetteville, NC $102,840
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $98,240
    Greenville, NC $89,560
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $88,170

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,320
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,550
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,160
    Rehabilitation Counselors $45,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Asheville, NC is $46.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.53 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Asheville, NC is 38.7% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Asheville?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $48,030 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,670.