Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Fayetteville is 70.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Fayetteville earn an average of $54,890 per year or $26.39 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Health Care Social Workers who work in Fayetteville is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Fayetteville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Fayetteville

  • Ranks #12 in North Carolina for salary and #10 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #12 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #311 in the nation for salary and #354 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #365 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Fayetteville Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,890 or $26.39 per hour which is 12% less than the North Carolina average salary of $62,540.

AverageFayettevilleNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.39$30.07-12.24%
Annual Salary$54,890$62,540-12.23%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Fayetteville Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,890 or $26.39 per hour which is 11% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageFayettevilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.39$29.96-11.92%
Annual Salary$54,890$62,310-11.91%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Fayetteville earns an average annual salary of $61,125 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $62,540. per year.

Cost-of-living in Fayetteville is 10% less than the North Carolina average, which means Fayetteville residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Carolina average.

  • North Carolina average salary is $62,540.
  • North Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $68,097.
  • Fayetteville average salary is $54,890.
  • Fayetteville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,125.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Fayetteville$54,89089.80%$61,125
North Carolina$62,54091.84%$68,097
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Fayetteville, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $45,620 and $60,270 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $63,350, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,350, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year7Under $37,350
15%2 – 4 years10$37,350 – $45,620
25%5 – 9 years18$45,620 – $48,560
25%10 – 14 years18$48,560 – $60,270
15%15 – 20 years10$48,560 – $63,350
10%20+ years7Above $63,350
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $54,890, Fayetteville Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($85,750).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($41,680), Social Workers ($47,850), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,100).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$85,750
Health Care Social Workers$54,890
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,100
Social Workers$47,850
Marriage and Family Therapists$41,680
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Fayetteville Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Fayetteville is 70.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,890 per year or $26.39 per hour in Fayetteville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Fayetteville Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $61,125 per year or $29 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Fayetteville are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($85,750), Health Care Social Workers($54,890), Substance Abuse Counselors($50,100).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in North Carolina cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data