Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $57,490 per year or $27.64 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Health Care Social Workers who work in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #10 in North Carolina for salary and #16 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #14 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #228 in the nation for salary and #460 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #433 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,490 or $27.64 per hour which is 8% less than the North Carolina average salary of $62,540.

AverageNortheast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$27.64$30.07-8.08%
Annual Salary$57,490$62,540-8.07%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,490 or $27.64 per hour which is 7% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageNortheast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$27.64$29.96-7.74%
Annual Salary$57,490$62,310-7.74%
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 Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $66,516 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $62,540. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 14% less than the North Carolina average, which means Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $57,490.
  • Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $66,516.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area$57,49086.43%$66,516
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 Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $46,840 and $61,690 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 $78,860, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $38,530, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year5Under $38,530
15%2 – 4 years8$38,530 – $46,840
25%5 – 9 years12$46,840 – $55,010
25%10 – 14 years12$55,010 – $61,690
15%15 – 20 years8$55,010 – $78,860
10%20+ years5Above $78,860
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($46,310), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($55,100).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$57,490
Substance Abuse Counselors$55,100
Social Workers$46,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 50.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $57,490 per year or $27.64 per hour in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $66,516 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northeast Coastal North Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area are Health Care Social Workers($57,490), Substance Abuse Counselors($55,100), Social Workers($46,310).


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