Social Workers, All Other Salary in Fayetteville, NC

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

Median annual salary $102,840 +48% vs national
Median hourly $49.44
10th percentile $86,670
90th percentile $117,750
Employed locally 180
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,670
    25th
    $92,460
    50th (median)
    $102,840
    75th
    $110,820
    90th
    $117,750

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 175% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 75% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Nevada $109,220
    Hawaii $108,780
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $107,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $104,540
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $98,240
    Asheville, NC $96,370
    Greenville, NC $89,560
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $88,170

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,070
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,420
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,600
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,260
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Fayetteville, NC is $49.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Fayetteville, NC is 48% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $86,670 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,460.