Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in North Carolina

Median Salary

$58,210

per year

Hourly Rate

$27.98

per hour

Employment

3,690

in North Carolina

vs. National Avg

-3.4%

National: $60,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,280, North Carolina pays 3.4% LESS for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$61,663

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

94.4

6% below national avg

Rent/Income

27%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

10th

$38,970

25th

$48,150

Median

$58,210

75th

$67,460

90th

$79,720

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).