Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Winston-Salem
Compared to North Carolina
Winston-Salem Social Workers earn an average of $49,030 or $23.57 per hour which is 3% less than the North Carolina average salary of $51,060.
Average | Winston-Salem | North Carolina | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $23.57 | $24.55 | -3.99% |
Annual Salary | $49,030 | $51,060 | -3.98% |
Compared to the U.S.
Winston-Salem Social Workers earn an average of $49,030 or $23.57 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.
Average | Winston-Salem | U.S. | % |
---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $23.57 | $26.39 | -10.69% |
Annual Salary | $49,030 | $54,880 | -10.66% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Winston-Salem earns an average annual salary of $55,078 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $51,060. per year.
Cost-of-living in Winston-Salem is 11% less than the North Carolina average, which means Winston-Salem 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 |
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Winston-Salem | $49,030 | 89.02% | $55,078 |
North Carolina | $51,060 | 91.84% | $55,597 |
U.S. | $54,880 | – | $54,880 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Winston-Salem, 50% of Social Workers earn between $38,510 and $59,950 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $61,400, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,020, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 59 | Under $37,020 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 88 | $37,020 – $38,510 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 148 | $38,510 – $47,390 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 148 | $47,390 – $59,950 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 88 | $47,390 – $61,400 |
10% | 20+ years | 59 | Above $61,400 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $49,030, Winston-Salem Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($74,310), School Psychologists ($63,610), Health Care Social Workers ($62,720), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($51,550).
Title | Annual Salary |
---|---|
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $74,310 |
School Psychologists | $63,610 |
Health Care Social Workers | $62,720 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $51,550 |
Social Workers | $49,030 |
FAQ for Winston-Salem Social Workers
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