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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.

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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.

State of North Carolina logo

Social Worker (Temporary - Pitt)

State of North Carolina

Social WorkerGreenville, NC
26.46 per hour
4d ago
No CallNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Social Work

Four Seasons, The Care You Trust logo

Social Worker - South Region

Four Seasons, The Care You Trust

No CallNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Social Work

Vantage Search Group logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) w/BONUS - 5005

Vantage Search GroupGreat Workplace

Social WorkerJacksonville, NC
41.00 - $43.50 per hour
No Weekends
Work-life

7.2/10

American Addiction Centers logo

Clinical Social Worker AHWFB, Child/Adolescent Psych

American Addiction Centers

Social WorkerNorth Carolina
30.70 - $46.05 per hour
No Weekends
Top 25%

in Social Work

Vantage Search Group logo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) w/BONUS - 5174

Vantage Search GroupGreat Workplace

Social WorkerJacksonville, NC
41.00 - $43.50 per hour
No Weekends
Work-life

7.2/10

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare logo

Hospice Social Worker

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

No Weekends
Above avg

in Social Work

The Blanchard Institute logo

Licensed Clinician (LCAS, LMFT, LCSW, LCMHC)

Blanchard Institute

No Weekends
Above avg

in Social Work

Steadfast Health logo

Licensed Therapist (LCMHC, LCSW, or LMFT) – Substance Use Disorder

Steadfast Health

No Weekends
Above avg

in Social Work

Wake County Public School System logo

Social Worker

Wake County Public School System

HybridNo Nights
Above avg

in Social Work

State of North Carolina logo

Newborn Screening Follow-up Social Worker

State of North Carolina

No Call
Work-life

6.4/10

American Addiction Centers logo

Medical Social Worker - Liver Transplant - FT

American Addiction Centers

Social WorkerCharlotte, NC
30.7-$46.05 per hour
1w ago
HybridNo Weekends
Work-life

6.4/10

Pruitt Health logo

Licensed Medical Social Worker LMSW Home Health

Pruitt Health

No Weekends
Work-life

6.3/10

RHA Health Services logo

Licensed Social Worker/Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Behavioral Health Urgent Care/Overnights/PT

RHA Health Services

No Call
Work-life

6.3/10

County of Wake, NC logo

Internal Only (CMHRP/CMARC): Child Protective Services - Social Worker

County of Wake, NC

Social WorkerRaleigh, NC
30.34-$40.96 per hour
4d ago
No Weekends
Work-life

6.2/10

RHA Health Services logo

Licensed Social Worker/Licensed Mental Health Counselor/ Behavioral Health Urgent Care/FT/Days

RHA Health Services

No Call
Work-life

6.1/10

GreenLife Healthcare Staffing logo

Clinical Social Worker Health Care Facility Surveyor

GreenLife Healthcare StaffingGreat Workplace

No Weekends
Work-life

6.0/10

State of North Carolina logo

Clinical Social Worker - (CAU) - Central Regional Hospital

State of North Carolina

No Weekends
Work-life

6.0/10

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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 $45K to $96K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

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 6.5/10, with 30% with no on-call requirements, 85% with no weekends, 15% 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 State of North Carolina, American Addiction Centers, Vantage Search Group, Pruitt Health, 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 $45K to $96K per year, with a median near $64K. 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 15% 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. Among current listings, 30% with no on-call and 85% with no weekends. 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 State of North Carolina, American Addiction Centers, Vantage Search Group, Pruitt Health, 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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