Salaries › Healthcare Social Worker › North Carolina
Healthcare Social Worker Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$30.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $51,009/year ($4,251/month) for a single filer
North Carolina ranks 33rd of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 5,120 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in North Carolina, the typical worker earns $63,280 a year — though pay ranges from $40,650 for newcomers to $85,070 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $40,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $85,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,120 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $63,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $51,009 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $63,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,414 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,841 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$2,016 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,009 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,251 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free North Carolina paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in North Carolina?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in North Carolina is $63,280 per year ($30.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,000 and $77,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $63,280, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $51,009 per year ($4,251 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 5,120 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in North Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
Top-paying states for Healthcare Social Workers
Other salaries in North Carolina
Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified North Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for North Carolina.