Social Workers, All Other pay range in Hickory
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,120 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Hickory earn between $49,470 and $60,770.
- $46K10th
- $49K25th
- $49KMedian
- $61K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,640 | $5,053 | $29.15 |
| Median | $49,470 | $4,122 | $23.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,470 | $4,122 | $23.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,770 | $5,064 | $29.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Hickory vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other social workers in Hickory earn 19% less than the North Carolina average ($74,680) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is -31% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | $60,640 | $49,470 | $46,410 | $104,120 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $74,680 | $63,490 | $44,440 | $116,230 | 1,670 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Hickory
On the average salary of $60,640, a single filer in Hickory takes home about $48,993 a year, or $4,083 a month and $1,884 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hickory a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hickory area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.5), so the average $60,640 buys what about $68,531 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Hickory ($45,220). A typical home costs $271,739, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other North Carolina cities
Hickory ranks 8th of 9 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Asheville pays the most ($89,240).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Hickory: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Hickory?
$29.15 an hour on average, and $23.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Hickory?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Hickory?
About $48,993 a year ($4,083 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,640.
Do other social workers earn more in Hickory than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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; area Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC (25860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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