SOC 21-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Goldsboro, NC is $55,660 per year, close to the national median of $60,280 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Goldsboro, NC is $55,660 per year, close to the national median of $60,280 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $47,660 and $66,820. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,170 and the ninetieth at $69,130.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Asheville records the highest median at $63,400. Of the 194 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 71st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,170 | −38.3% |
| 25th | $47,660 | −20.9% |
| Median (50th) | $55,660 | −7.7% |
| 75th | $66,820 | +10.8% |
| 90th | $69,130 | +14.7% |
| Mean | $55,930 | −7.2% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asheville | $63,400 | 160 | |
| 2 | Durham | $60,390 | 340 | |
| 3 | Winston-Salem | $60,110 | 140 | |
| 4 | Rocky Mount | $59,780 | 60 | |
| 5 | Greensboro | $59,550 | 230 | |
| 6 | Raleigh | $59,380 | 410 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | $58,090 | 840 | |
| 8 | Burlington | $57,880 | 40 | |
| 9 | Hickory | $57,150 | 140 | |
| 10 | Wilmington | $54,990 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Goldsboro run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $55,660 goes as far as $59,024 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,024US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,660 a year, 7.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,170 to $69,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Asheville, at $63,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Goldsboro, NC?
The median annual wage is $55,660, or $26.76 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,280, so pay in Goldsboro, NC is 7.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Goldsboro, NC earns more than $69,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,170 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Asheville, at $63,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Goldsboro, NC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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