Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Greenville is 260.
  • Social Workers in Greenville earn an average of $48,870 per year or $23.49 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Social Workers who work in Greenville is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Greenville is less than 1%.

Rankings for Greenville

  • Ranks #8 in North Carolina for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #14 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #235 in the nation for salary and #332 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #256 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to North Carolina

Greenville Social Workers earn an average of $48,870 or $23.49 per hour which is 4% less than the North Carolina average salary of $51,060.

AverageGreenvilleNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.49$24.55-4.32%
Annual Salary$48,870$51,060-4.29%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Greenville Social Workers earn an average of $48,870 or $23.49 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageGreenvilleU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.49$26.39-10.99%
Annual Salary$48,870$54,880-10.95%
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, Social Workers in Greenville earns an average annual salary of $54,024 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $51,060. per year.

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

  • North Carolina average salary is $51,060.
  • North Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,597.
  • Greenville average salary is $48,870.
  • Greenville cost-of-living adjusted salary is $54,024.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Greenville$48,87090.46%$54,024
North Carolina$51,06091.84%$55,597
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Greenville, 50% of Social Workers earn between $40,390 and $56,860 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $61,870, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $36,340, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year26Under $36,340
15%2 – 4 years39$36,340 – $40,390
25%5 – 9 years65$40,390 – $49,290
25%10 – 14 years65$49,290 – $56,860
15%15 – 20 years39$49,290 – $61,870
10%20+ years26Above $61,870
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 $48,870, Greenville Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($74,360), Health Care Social Workers ($66,280), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,970).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,360
Health Care Social Workers$66,280
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,970
Social Workers$48,870
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Greenville Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Greenville is 260.

Social Workers earn an average of $48,870 per year or $23.49 per hour in Greenville.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Greenville Social Workers earn an average of $54,024 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Greenville are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($74,360), Health Care Social Workers($66,280), Substance Abuse Counselors($53,970).


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