Social Worker Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median social worker in the Charlotte area earns $60,950 a year ($29.30 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($59,550) and 2% above the North Carolina median ($59,610). Half of the 3,020 social workers there earn between $50,330 and $68,120.
Median $60,950
10th: $44,81090th: $85,380
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,810 | $42,870 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $50,330 | $49,010 | $48,270 |
| Median | $60,950 | $59,610 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $68,120 | $68,120 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $85,380 | $76,950 | $95,530 |
| Average | $62,850 | $59,660 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 3,020 | 13,010 | 392,550 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 21st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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- Raleigh, NC: $62,700
- San Jose, CA: $87,600
- Hartford, CT: $79,920
- Boston, MA: $77,420
- Washington, DC: $75,550
- Seattle, WA: $75,280
- Baltimore, MD: $74,960
- San Francisco, CA: $72,020
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.