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Social Workers, All Other average salary by city in North Carolina
- Asheville$89,240
- Durham$85,800
- Wilmington$81,030
- Winston-Salem$78,270
- Charlotte$75,410
- Greenville$75,170
- Raleigh$66,840
- Hickory$60,640
- Greensboro$55,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $89,240 | $94,930 | $49,470 | $68,558 | 97 |
| Durham | $85,800 | $91,080 | $48,110 | $66,276 | 98 |
| Wilmington | $81,030 | $91,080 | $49,470 | $63,110 | 96 |
| Winston-Salem | $78,270 | $86,150 | $46,520 | $61,279 | 92 |
| Charlotte | $75,410 | $69,300 | $49,470 | $59,381 | 97 |
| Greenville | $75,170 | $64,610 | $53,560 | $59,222 | 88 |
| Raleigh | $66,840 | $53,560 | $47,460 | $53,694 | 98 |
| Hickory | $60,640 | $49,470 | $49,470 | $48,993 | 88 |
| Greensboro | $55,920 | $46,400 | $45,220 | $45,389 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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