Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Raleigh
Compared to North Carolina
Raleigh Social Workers earn an average of $52,760 or $25.37 per hour which is 3% more than the North Carolina average salary of $51,060.
| Average | Raleigh | North Carolina | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.37 | $24.55 | 3.34% |
| Annual Salary | $52,760 | $51,060 | 3.33% |
Compared to the U.S.
Raleigh Social Workers earn an average of $52,760 or $25.37 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
| Average | Raleigh | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.37 | $26.39 | -3.87% |
| Annual Salary | $52,760 | $54,880 | -3.86% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Raleigh earns an average annual salary of $55,154 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $51,060. per year.
Cost-of-living in Raleigh is 4% less than the North Carolina average, which means Raleigh residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Carolina average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $52,760 | 95.66% | $55,154 |
| North Carolina | $51,060 | 91.84% | $55,597 |
| U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Raleigh, 50% of Social Workers earn between $39,110 and $62,470 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $77,670, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $38,850, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 132 | Under $38,850 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 198 | $38,850 – $39,110 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 330 | $39,110 – $49,240 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 330 | $49,240 – $62,470 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 198 | $49,240 – $77,670 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 132 | Above $77,670 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $52,760, Raleigh Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($100,280), School Psychologists ($76,830), Health Care Social Workers ($68,200), Psychology Teachers ($62,040), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,070).
However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,450).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $100,280 |
| School Psychologists | $76,830 |
| Health Care Social Workers | $68,200 |
| Psychology Teachers | $62,040 |
| Substance Abuse Counselors | $58,070 |
| Social Workers | $52,760 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $48,450 |
FAQ for Raleigh Social Workers
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