Salary Breakdown
North Carolina salary by specialty.
BLS tracks four social worker subcategories. Each has different salary dynamics driven by licensure, setting, and employer type.
| Specialty (SOC) | North Carolina mean | U.S. mean | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family & School SOC 21-1021 · BSW/LMSW/LCSW |
$59,010 | $58,570 | +0.8% |
| Healthcare / Medical SOC 21-1022 · LCSW |
$65,690 | $68,090 | -3.5% |
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse SOC 21-1023 · LCSW |
$58,300 | $60,060 | -2.9% |
| Social Workers, All Other SOC 21-1029 · Policy/VA/Private |
$72,530 | $69,480 | +4.4% |
Data: BLS OES May 2024. Differential compares state subcategory mean to national subcategory mean.