Social Workers, All Other pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,040 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Winston-Salem earn between $46,520 and $103,400.
- $38K10th
- $47K25th
- $86KMedian
- $103K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,270 | $6,522 | $37.63 |
| Median | $86,150 | $7,179 | $41.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,520 | $3,877 | $22.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,400 | $8,617 | $49.71 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other social workers in Winston-Salem earn 5% more than the North Carolina average ($74,680) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $78,270 | $86,150 | $38,410 | $117,040 | 80 |
| North Carolina | $74,680 | $63,490 | $44,440 | $116,230 | 1,670 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $78,270, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $61,279 a year, or $5,107 a month and $2,357 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $78,270 buys what about $85,036 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 4th of 9 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Asheville pays the most ($89,240).
- Asheville$89,240
- Durham$85,800
- Wilmington$81,030
- Winston-Salem$78,270
- Charlotte$75,410
- Greenville$75,170
- Raleigh$66,840
- Hickory$60,640
- Greensboro$55,920
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Winston-Salem: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$37.63 an hour on average, and $41.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $61,279 a year ($5,107 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,270.
Do other social workers earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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