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145+ Social Worker Jobs in North Carolina

Social Worker positions in North Carolina with $50K-$75K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

145+ positions available

145+ Social Worker Jobs in North Carolina Available Now

These 75 roles pay ~$92k median with 6.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

HEALTHSTAR logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW)/LCMHC

HEALTHSTARGreat Workplace

Social WorkerRemote
40-$45 per hour
Top 5%

in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Peregrine Health logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Peregrine Health

Social WorkerRemote
4w ago
Top 10%

in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Kintegra Health logo

Behavioral Health Provider LCSW(A), LCMHC(A), or LMFT(A).

Kintegra Health

CounselorRemote
Top 10%

in Counseling

Buncombe County Government logo

Social Worker III Trainee - Child Protective Services Assessor

Buncombe County Government

Social WorkerNorth Carolina
27.58 - $34.96 per hour
Top 5%

in Social Work

LifeStance Health logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT)

LifeStance HealthTop Employer

Social WorkerCary, NC
70k-$110k
3w ago
Hybrid
Top 10%

in Social Work

Pruitt Health logo

Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW Home Health

Pruitt Health

Top 25%

in Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Pruitt Health logo

Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

Pruitt Health

Top 25%

in Social Work

Pruitt Health logo

Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

Pruitt Health

Top 25%

in Social Work

UnitedHealth Group logo

Social Worker Per Diem

UnitedHealth GroupGreat Workplace

Top 25%

in Social Work

UnitedHealth Group logo

Social Worker Per Diem

UnitedHealth GroupGreat Workplace

Social WorkerGreensboro, NC
from $30
30+ days ago
Top 25%

in Social Work

BetterCare Wellness logo

LCSW

BetterCare WellnessGreat Workplace

Top 25%

in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

VIA Health Partners logo

Hospice Social Worker-Float

VIA Health Partners

Top 25%

in Social Work

VIA Health Partners logo

Hospice House Social Worker

VIA Health Partners

Top 25%

in Social Work

VIA Health Partners logo

Hospice Social Worker

VIA Health Partners

Top 25%

in Social Work

Buncombe County Government logo

Social Worker III- Adult Protective Services

Buncombe County Government

Social WorkerNorth Carolina
29.51-$34.96 per hour
Hybrid
Top 25%

in Social Work

State of North Carolina logo

Social Worker Clinical

State of North Carolina

Hybrid
Top 25%

in Social Work

KBR logo

Special Operations Licensed Clinical Social Worker(GSU/Southern Pines)

KBR

Above avg

in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Waynesville, North Carolina115k-$120k
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How North Carolina Compares for Social Worker Pay

North Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$78k
Pay rank
#44 of 51
Work-life balance
5.9/10 · #24
Open listings
375

Social Worker roles in North Carolina advertise $8k below the $86k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Arkansas leads at $110k.

Social Worker median pay and work-life-balance score, North Carolina compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs NCWLBListings
North Carolina (this page)$78k5.9/10375
Arkansas#1$110k+$32k6.0/1091
Oregon#2$109k+$31k5.8/10163
Vermont#3$104k+$26k6.3/1015
Virginiaborders$81k+$3k5.8/10386
Tennesseeborders$75k−$3k5.6/10229
Georgiaborders$73k−$5k5.6/10288
South Carolinaborders$72k−$6k5.5/10194

“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

North Carolina Jobs

145+ social worker positions in North Carolina

Competitive Pay

Earn $50K-$75K with benefits

Updated Daily

New positions added daily

Social Worker Jobs in North Carolina: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

North Carolina offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in north carolina. With 145+ open positions and salaries ranging from $30K to $110K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 30% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in North Carolina on this page have an average score of 8/10, with 30% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for social worker jobs in north carolina include Pruitt Health, VIA Health Partners, KBR, Buncombe County Government, and more. Positions span social worker jobs north carolina. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in north carolina, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K. This data is derived from 68,498+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do social workers earn in North Carolina?

Listed social workers in North Carolina on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $30K to $110K per year, with a median near $61K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid social workers jobs available?

Yes — about 30% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which social workers jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring social workers in North Carolina right now?

Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Pruitt Health, VIA Health Partners, KBR, Buncombe County Government, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many social worker jobs in north carolina are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 145+ social workers positions in North Carolina listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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