Social Workers, All Other Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $48,030 -30.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.09
10th percentile $41,470
90th percentile $99,360
Employed locally 50
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,470
    25th
    $48,030
    50th (median)
    $48,030
    75th
    $58,980
    90th
    $99,360

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 80% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 20% below 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
    Asheville, NC $96,370
    Greenville, NC $89,560

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58,970
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,450
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55,410
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,940
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$60,850
    Healthcare Social Workers$59,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Hickory, NC is $23.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Hickory, NC is 30.9% below 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $41,470 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,030.