Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Winston-Salem is 590.
  • Social Workers in Winston-Salem earn an average of $49,030 per year or $23.57 per hour.
  • The percentage of North Carolina Social Workers who work in Winston-Salem is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Winston-Salem is less than 1%.

Rankings for Winston-Salem

  • Ranks #7 in North Carolina for salary and #13 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in North Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #227 in the nation for salary and #377 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #111 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

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.

AverageWinston-SalemNorth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.57$24.55-3.99%
Annual Salary$49,030$51,060-3.98%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

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.

AverageWinston-SalemU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.57$26.39-10.69%
Annual Salary$49,030$54,880-10.66%
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 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.

  • North Carolina average salary is $51,060.
  • North Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,597.
  • Winston-Salem average salary is $49,030.
  • Winston-Salem cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,078.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Winston-Salem$49,03089.02%$55,078
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 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.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year59Under $37,020
15%2 – 4 years88$37,020 – $38,510
25%5 – 9 years148$38,510 – $47,390
25%10 – 14 years148$47,390 – $59,950
15%15 – 20 years88$47,390 – $61,400
10%20+ years59Above $61,400
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 $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).

TitleAnnual 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
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Winston-Salem Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Winston-Salem is 590.

Social Workers earn an average of $49,030 per year or $23.57 per hour in Winston-Salem.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Winston-Salem Social Workers earn an average of $55,078 per year or $26 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Winston-Salem are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($74,310), School Psychologists($63,610), Health Care Social Workers($62,720).


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