Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #30 of 51 · NC
12% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $59,880 ≈ $29/hr
Median annual salary $58,210
Employment 3,690
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,970P25 $48,150 Median $58,210P75 $67,460P90 $79,720
About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in North Carolina earn between $38,970 and $79,720. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in North Carolina is $59,880, about 12% below the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $29/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | $63,400 | $65,510 | 160 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $60,390 | $66,980 | 340 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $60,110 | $62,220 | 140 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $59,780 | $62,420 | 60 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $59,550 | $63,140 | 230 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $59,380 | $64,950 | 410 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $58,120 | $56,720 | 350 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $58,090 | $57,220 | 840 |
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