Social Worker salary in North Carolina

Average salary
$46,500/yr
Based on 2,662 income tax records
$23,000
$78,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
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56+
 
$37K
 
$44K
 
$48K
 
$50K
 
$50K
$23,000
$78,500
How much do Social Workers make?
The average total salary for a Social Worker is $46,500 per year. This is based on data from 2,662 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Social Worker and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Social Worker salary can vary between $23,000 to $78,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Social Worker salary by location

Social Worker salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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US Department Of Defense, North Carolina
93 income tax records
$70,000/yr
$33K – $89K
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UNC Health, North Carolina
17 income tax records
$64,500/yr
$42K – $93K
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County Of Buncombe, North Carolina
54 income tax records
$63,000/yr
$46K – $78K
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Wake Forest Baptist Health, North Carolina
12 income tax records
$58,000/yr
$36K – $69K
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Duke University, North Carolina
18 income tax records
$58,000/yr
$46K – $73K
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WakeMed, North Carolina
10 income tax records
$57,000/yr
$22K – $73K
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Cardinal Innovations Healthcare, North Carolina
19 income tax records
$56,500/yr
$41K – $87K
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Novant Health, North Carolina
18 income tax records
$56,500/yr
$37K – $78K
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University Of North Carolina, North Carolina
26 income tax records
$55,000/yr
$40K – $81K
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County Of Durham, North Carolina
25 income tax records
$53,500/yr
$37K – $70K
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Mecklenburg County Charlottemec, North Carolina
73 income tax records
$53,000/yr
$33K – $73K
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, North Carolina
49 income tax records
$53,000/yr
$31K – $69K
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Alliance Health, North Carolina
19 income tax records
$52,500/yr
$43K – $73K
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New Hanover County, North Carolina
30 income tax records
$52,500/yr
$39K – $69K
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County Of Harnett, North Carolina
12 income tax records
$51,000/yr
$28K – $59K
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Guilford County, North Carolina
42 income tax records
$50,500/yr
$27K – $66K
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Orange County, North Carolina
15 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$26K – $72K
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County Of Wake, North Carolina
47 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$37K – $64K
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County Of Onslow, North Carolina
23 income tax records
$50,000/yr
$41K – $56K
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State Of North Carolina, North Carolina
94 income tax records
$48,000/yr
$33K – $69K
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Cabarrus County, North Carolina
18 income tax records
$47,500/yr
$42K – $60K
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Wilson County, North Carolina
13 income tax records
$47,500/yr
$38K – $58K
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Vaya Health, North Carolina
14 income tax records
$47,000/yr
$43K – $54K
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Rowan County, North Carolina
19 income tax records
$46,500/yr
$35K – $67K
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Gaston County Government, North Carolina
16 income tax records
$46,000/yr
$38K – $60K
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Iredell County, North Carolina
13 income tax records
$45,500/yr
$28K – $55K
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Catawba County Government, North Carolina
25 income tax records
$45,000/yr
$30K – $56K
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Beaufort County, North Carolina
10 income tax records
$44,000/yr
$36K – $50K
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County Of Cumberland, North Carolina
28 income tax records
$43,500/yr
$31K – $54K
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Alamance County, North Carolina
21 income tax records
$43,000/yr
$34K – $48K
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Lincoln County, North Carolina
13 income tax records
$43,000/yr
$37K – $50K
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Forsyth County, North Carolina
18 income tax records
$43,000/yr
$22K – $58K
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Robeson County, North Carolina
14 income tax records
$43,000/yr
$33K – $52K
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County Of Davidson, North Carolina
17 income tax records
$42,500/yr
$28K – $52K
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Union County Nc, North Carolina
10 income tax records
$42,500/yr
$28K – $48K
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Haywood County, North Carolina
11 income tax records
$42,000/yr
$34K – $51K
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Youth Villages, North Carolina
15 income tax records
$42,000/yr
$28K – $55K
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RHA Health Services, North Carolina
19 income tax records
$41,500/yr
$24K – $80K
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Johnston County Government, North Carolina
16 income tax records
$41,000/yr
$29K – $50K
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Coastal Horizons Center, North Carolina
17 income tax records
$41,000/yr
$25K – $53K
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County Of Halifax, North Carolina
10 income tax records
$40,000/yr
$28K – $44K
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County Of Pitt, North Carolina
12 income tax records
$39,000/yr
$28K – $52K
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County Of Wayne, North Carolina
13 income tax records
$37,500/yr
$28K – $44K
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Carolina Outreach, North Carolina
11 income tax records
$36,500/yr
$19K – $45K
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County Of Burke, North Carolina
10 income tax records
$35,000/yr
$21K – $46K
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Easter Seals Ucp N Carolina Vi, North Carolina
13 income tax records
$31,000/yr
$23K – $43K

Social Worker demographics in North Carolina

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58% are single
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42% are married
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50% have kids
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60% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Social Workers in North Carolina

2,662 full-time salaries from 2019
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FAQS
The average salary for a social worker in North Carolina is $46,500 per year. Social worker salaries in North Carolina can vary between $23,000 to $78,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 2,662 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as social worker.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for social workers in North Carolina: US Department of Defense ($70,000 a year), UNC Health ($64,500 a year), and County of Buncombe ($63,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for social workers in North Carolina: Concord, NC ($61,500 a year), Cary, NC ($58,500 a year), and Chapel Hill, NC ($56,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.