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.
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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.
Social Worker roles in North Carolina advertise $8k below the $86k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Arkansas leads at $110k.
| State | Median pay | vs NC | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (this page) | $78k | — | 5.9/10 | 375 |
| Arkansas#1 | $110k | +$32k | 6.0/10 | 91 |
| Oregon#2 | $109k | +$31k | 5.8/10 | 163 |
| Vermont#3 | $104k | +$26k | 6.3/10 | 15 |
| Virginiaborders | $81k | +$3k | 5.8/10 | 386 |
| Tennesseeborders | $75k | −$3k | 5.6/10 | 229 |
| Georgiaborders | $73k | −$5k | 5.6/10 | 288 |
| South Carolinaborders | $72k | −$6k | 5.5/10 | 194 |
“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
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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 $59K 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 6/10, with 50% with no on-call requirements, 50% with no weekends. 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 American Addiction Centers, ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. 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 $59K 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?
Some social workers roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. 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, 50% with no on-call and 50% 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 American Addiction Centers, ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. 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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