What are the main factors that influence an Acute Care Social Worker's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Acute Care Social Worker?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Acute Care Social Worker roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Acute Care Social Worker's salary?

An Acute Care Social Worker's salary grows with experience: starting around $55,718 for beginners, reaching about $57,336 at mid-level, and approach $59,872 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Acute Care Social Worker?

Acute Care Social Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Acute Care Social Worker roles are District of Columbia $67,787, California $67,530, Massachusetts $66,630. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Acute Care Social Worker roles make?

Salaries for Acute Care Social Worker level roles vary by specialization: Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care: $118,016; Social Care Worker: $81,733; Clinical Social Worker - BSW -Home Care: $77,000; Medical Social Worker (BSW) - Home Care: $76,982; Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Care: $72,400.

Acute Care Social Worker Salary in North Carolina

How much does an Acute Care Social Worker make in North Carolina? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Acute Care Social Worker in North Carolina is $58,181 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Acute Care Social Worker's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $69,809
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,253 to $64,268
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,676

10% $50,676

50% (Median) $58,181

90% $69,809

Acute Care Social Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,268	$5,356	$1,236	$31
Average	$58,181	$4,848	$1,119	$28
25th Percentile	$54,253	$4,521	$1,043	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Acute Care Social Worker Salaries

An Acute Care Social Worker's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Acute Care Social Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Acute Care Social Worker's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $55,718
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,990
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,336
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,703
Expert (over 8 years): $59,872

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Acute Care Social Worker	less than 1 year	$55,718
Early Career Level Acute Care Social Worker	1-2 years	$55,990
Mid-Level Level Acute Care Social Worker	2-4 years	$57,336
Senior-Level Level Acute Care Social Worker	5-8 years	$59,703
Expert Level Acute Care Social Worker	over 8 years	$59,872

How Do Acute Care Social Worker Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Acute Care Social Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,787.
California: $67,530.
Massachusetts: $66,630.

District of Columbia $67,787 California $67,530 Massachusetts $66,630 Washington $66,385 New Jersey $66,360 Alaska $66,275 Connecticut $65,430 New York $65,087

Hawaii $63,991 Rhode Island $63,477 Maryland $63,128 Minnesota $62,650 Colorado $62,467 Illinois $62,405 Oregon $62,173 Delaware $62,001

New Hampshire $61,894 Virginia $61,652 Pennsylvania $60,948 Nevada $60,593 North Dakota $60,477 Michigan $60,293 Wisconsin $60,226 Vermont $60,091

Texas $59,718 Maine $59,693 Arizona $59,656 Ohio $59,614 Georgia $59,050 Indiana $58,769 Wyoming $58,714 Utah $58,628

Iowa $58,591 Kansas $58,297 Louisiana $58,212 North Carolina $58,181 Missouri $58,169 Florida $57,930 Montana $57,801 Nebraska $57,679

Kentucky $57,612 South Carolina $57,367 Tennessee $57,214 Idaho $57,152 New Mexico $56,705 Oklahoma $56,608 Alabama $56,246 South Dakota $55,640

Arkansas $55,310 West Virginia $55,132 Mississippi $54,599

Top Paying Cities for Acute Care Social Worker

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Morven: $55,509
Mount Holly: $58,884
Mount Mourne: $58,050

Morven, NC $55,509

Mount Holly, NC $58,884

Mount Mourne, NC $58,050

Mount Pleasant, NC $57,256

Mount Ulla, NC $57,244

Newell, NC $59,159

New London, NC $56,753

Norwood, NC $56,733

Oakboro, NC $57,415

Paw Creek, NC $59,167

Peachland, NC $56,265

Pineville, NC $59,026

Polkton, NC $57,114

Polkville, NC $56,911

Richfield, NC $57,015

Rockwell, NC $57,264

Rutherfordton, NC $56,402

Salisbury, NC $57,361

Warsaw, NC $55,550

Roaring River, NC $55,748

Ronda, NC $55,907

Rutherford College, NC $56,385

Scottville, NC $54,935

Sherrills Ford, NC $57,587

Sparta, NC $55,264

State Road, NC $55,877

Stony Point, NC $56,402

Sugar Grove, NC $54,937

Taylorsville, NC $56,053

Terrell, NC $57,754

Thurmond, NC $55,681

Todd, NC $54,939

Traphill, NC $55,517

Turnersburg, NC $56,574

Union Grove, NC $55,949

Valdese, NC $56,281

Valle Crucis, NC $55,014

Vilas, NC $54,898

Warrensville, NC $54,989

West Jefferson, NC $55,000

Wilkesboro, NC $55,591

Zionville, NC $54,939

Scotts, NC $56,361

Alexander, NC $56,316

Almond, NC $55,389

Arden, NC $56,314

Bakersville, NC $55,042

Balsam, NC $55,714

Balsam Grove, NC $55,879

Barnardsville, NC $56,105

Bat Cave, NC $56,134

Black Mountain, NC $56,159

Brevard, NC $55,972

Bryson City, NC $55,435

Burnsville, NC $55,745

Candler, NC $56,283

Canton, NC $56,063

Cashiers, NC $55,591

Cedar Mountain, NC $56,136

Cherokee, NC $55,599

Chimney Rock, NC $56,114

Clyde, NC $55,985

Columbus, NC $56,680

Cullowhee, NC $55,714

Dana, NC $56,093

Gaston, NC $55,677

Greenville, NC $55,079

Grimesland, NC $54,860

Halifax, NC $55,027

Hamilton, NC $54,858

Shelby, NC $57,358

Spencer, NC $57,362

Spindale, NC $56,461

Stanfield, NC $57,950

Stanley, NC $58,658

Troutman, NC $57,104

Union Mills, NC $55,901

Vale, NC $57,458

Waco, NC $58,114

Wadesboro, NC $56,096

Waxhaw, NC $58,180

Wingate, NC $57,751

Charlotte, NC $59,173

Dillsboro, NC $55,477

East Flat Rock, NC $56,066

Edneyville, NC $56,124

Enka, NC $56,400

Etowah, NC $56,108

Fairview, NC $56,256

Flat Rock, NC $56,071

Fletcher, NC $56,262

Fontana Dam, NC $55,575

Franklin, NC $55,184

Gerton, NC $56,207

Glenville, NC $55,455

Glenwood, NC $55,916

Hazelwood, NC $55,854

Hendersonville, NC $56,065

Green Mountain, NC $54,954

Highlands, NC $55,420

Horse Shoe, NC $56,170

Hot Springs, NC $55,814

Lake Junaluska, NC $55,917

Lake Lure, NC $56,110

Lake Toxaway, NC $55,840

Leicester, NC $56,235

Little Switzerland, NC $55,556

Lynn, NC $56,221

Maggie Valley, NC $55,685

Marion, NC $56,065

Marshall, NC $55,878

Mars Hill, NC $55,913

Micaville, NC $55,555

Mill Spring, NC $56,092

Montreat, NC $56,184

Mountain Home, NC $56,183

Mills River, NC $56,191

Naples, NC $56,208

Nebo, NC $55,778

Old Fort, NC $56,055

Otto, NC $55,122

Penland, NC $55,388

Penrose, NC $56,014

Pisgah Forest, NC $56,067

Ridgecrest, NC $56,167

Robbinsville, NC $55,385

Rosman, NC $55,949

Saluda, NC $56,068

Sapphire, NC $55,651

Scaly Mountain, NC $55,307

Skyland, NC $56,341

Spruce Pine, NC $55,469

Hassell, NC $54,915

Tryon, NC $56,444

Tuckasegee, NC $55,515

Tuxedo, NC $56,139

Waynesville, NC $55,528

Weaverville, NC $56,272

Webster, NC $55,542

Whittier, NC $55,408

Zirconia, NC $56,156

Asheville, NC $56,436

Andrews, NC $55,277

Brasstown, NC $55,050

Culberson, NC $54,995

Hayesville, NC $55,090

Marble, NC $55,227

Murphy, NC $55,055

Warne, NC $55,051

Whitsett, NC $56,958

Henrico, NC $55,633

Hobgood, NC $54,939

Hollister, NC $56,368

Jackson, NC $54,871

Jamesville, NC $54,770

Kelford, NC $54,989

Lewiston Woodville, NC $54,740

Littleton, NC $55,727

Lucama, NC $57,724

Macclesfield, NC $56,022

Margarettsville, NC $55,482

Milwaukee, NC $55,469

Murfreesboro, NC $55,744

Nashville, NC $57,116

Oak City, NC $54,739

Pantego, NC $54,714

Parmele, NC $54,918

Pendleton, NC $55,633

Pikeville, NC $56,776

Pinetops, NC $56,112

Pinetown, NC $54,719

Pleasant Hill, NC $55,665

Potecasi, NC $55,324

Red Oak, NC $56,934

Rich Square, NC $54,989

Roanoke Rapids, NC $55,368

Robersonville, NC $54,804

Roxobel, NC $55,100

Saratoga, NC $56,619

Scotland Neck, NC $54,876

Scranton, NC $54,684

Seaboard, NC $55,382

Severn, NC $55,651

Sharpsburg, NC $56,951

Simpson, NC $55,021

Sims, NC $58,018

Speed, NC $55,335

Spring Hope, NC $58,021

Stantonsburg, NC $56,425

Stokes, NC $54,784

Swanquarter, NC $54,686

Tarboro, NC $55,567

Tillery, NC $54,882

Walstonburg, NC $56,120

Washington, NC $54,873

Weldon, NC $55,236

Whitakers, NC $56,037

Williamston, NC $54,839

Wilson, NC $57,080

Woodland, NC $55,298

Elizabeth City, NC $56,317

Ahoskie, NC $55,579

Avon, NC $54,897

Aydlett, NC $56,482

Barco, NC $56,580

Belvidere, NC $56,261

Buxton, NC $54,924

Camden, NC $56,423

Cofield, NC $55,730

Coinjock, NC $56,628

Colerain, NC $55,440

Columbia, NC $54,869

Corapeake, NC $56,691

Corolla, NC $56,462

Creswell, NC $54,776

Currituck, NC $56,902

Durants Neck, NC $55,886

Edenton, NC $55,570

Eure, NC $56,005

Frisco, NC $54,940

Gates, NC $56,457

Gatesville, NC $56,066

Grandy, NC $56,128

Harbinger, NC $55,657

Harrellsville, NC $55,804

Hatteras, NC $54,948

Hertford, NC $55,864

Hobbsville, NC $56,344

Jarvisburg, NC $55,832

Kill Devil Hills, NC $55,479

Kitty Hawk, NC $55,715

Knotts Island, NC $57,185

Swannanoa, NC $56,323

Sylva, NC $55,517

Vaughan, NC $55,875

Wake Forest, NC $59,202

Warrenton, NC $56,574

Wendell, NC $59,289

Willow Spring, NC $59,074

Wilsons Mills, NC $58,690

Wise, NC $56,144

Youngsville, NC $58,916

Zebulon, NC $58,911

Raleigh, NC $60,042

Durham, NC $58,553

Rocky Mount, NC $56,412

Aulander, NC $55,264

Aurora, NC $54,733

Bailey, NC $58,044

Bath, NC $54,814

Battleboro, NC $56,239

Belhaven, NC $54,745

Bellarthur, NC $55,425

Bethel, NC $55,035

Black Creek, NC $57,095

Blounts Creek, NC $54,754

Castalia, NC $57,433

Chocowinity, NC $54,830

Como, NC $55,943

Conetoe, NC $55,440

Conway, NC $55,513

Edward, NC $54,791

Elm City, NC $56,805

Enfield, NC $55,714

Engelhard, NC $54,697

Everetts, NC $54,921

Fairfield, NC $54,691

Falkland, NC $55,643

Farmville, NC $55,756

Fountain, NC $55,866

Fremont, NC $56,856

White Oak, NC $54,979

Wilmington, NC $56,087

Ash, NC $55,561

Atkinson, NC $55,712

Bolivia, NC $55,828

Bolton, NC $55,626

Brunswick, NC $55,269

Burgaw, NC $55,728

Carolina Beach, NC $55,954

Castle Hayne, NC $56,087

Cerro Gordo, NC $54,943

Chadbourn, NC $55,049

Clarendon, NC $55,130

Clarkton, NC $55,119

Council, NC $55,313

Currie, NC $55,920

Delco, NC $55,817

Evergreen, NC $54,992

Fair Bluff, NC $54,956

Garland, NC $55,251

Hallsboro, NC $55,208

Hampstead, NC $55,770

Harrells, NC $55,161

Holly Ridge, NC $55,578

Ivanhoe, NC $55,346

Kelly, NC $55,422

Kure Beach, NC $55,861

Lake Waccamaw, NC $55,454

Leland, NC $56,046

Longwood, NC $55,388

Magnolia, NC $55,340

Maple Hill, NC $55,505

Nakina, NC $55,230

Riegelwood, NC $55,741

Rocky Point, NC $55,913

Rose Hill, NC $55,376

Shallotte, NC $55,591

Sneads Ferry, NC $55,463

Southport, NC $55,830

Supply, NC $55,687

Tabor City, NC $55,147

Teachey, NC $55,471

Oak Island, NC $55,736

Wallace, NC $55,384

Calabash, NC $55,432

Sunset Beach, NC $55,438

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $55,464

Whiteville, NC $55,154

Willard, NC $55,534

Winnabow, NC $56,036

Wrightsville Beach, NC $56,069

Kinston, NC $55,014

Albertson, NC $55,164

Alliance, NC $55,001

Arapahoe, NC $54,860

Atlantic, NC $54,864

Atlantic Beach, NC $55,007

Ayden, NC $54,913

Bayboro, NC $54,804

Beaufort, NC $54,883

Beulaville, NC $55,442

Bridgeton, NC $54,955

Cedar Island, NC $54,633

Chinquapin, NC $55,386

Comfort, NC $55,002

Cove City, NC $54,811

Davis, NC $54,883

Deep Run, NC $55,072

Dover, NC $54,781

Ernul, NC $54,754

Gloucester, NC $54,947

Grantsboro, NC $54,811

Grifton, NC $54,884

Harkers Island, NC $55,008

Havelock, NC $54,903

Cherry Point, NC $55,117

Hobucken, NC $54,707

Hookerton, NC $55,426

Hubert, NC $55,303

Jacksonville, NC $55,483

Camp Lejeune, NC $55,584

Garysburg, NC $55,380

Manns Harbor, NC $54,654

Townsville, NC $56,284

Manteo, NC $55,125

Maple, NC $56,745

Merry Hill, NC $55,274

Moyock, NC $57,018

Nags Head, NC $54,948

Ocracoke, NC $54,885

Plymouth, NC $54,845

Point Harbor, NC $55,755

Poplar Branch, NC $56,350

Powells Point, NC $55,707

Powellsville, NC $55,543

Rodanthe, NC $54,806

Roduco, NC $56,307

Yanceyville, NC $56,467

Greensboro, NC $56,987

Angier, NC $58,412

Apex, NC $59,034

Bahama, NC $57,847

Benson, NC $57,510

Broadway, NC $56,647

Buies Creek, NC $57,316

Bullock, NC $56,222

Bunn, NC $58,483

Butner, NC $58,254

Carrboro, NC $57,795

Cary, NC $59,677

Chapel Hill, NC $57,798

Clayton, NC $59,207

Coats, NC $57,549

Creedmoor, NC $58,534

Four Oaks, NC $57,326

Franklinton, NC $58,314

Fuquay Varina, NC $58,553

Garner, NC $59,592

Goldsboro, NC $56,652

Henderson, NC $57,261

Holly Springs, NC $58,902

Hurdle Mills, NC $56,474

Kenly, NC $57,868

Kipling, NC $58,010

Kittrell, NC $58,048

Knightdale, NC $59,706

Lillington, NC $56,818

Louisburg, NC $58,027

Macon, NC $56,028

Mamers, NC $56,811

Manson, NC $56,262

Micro, NC $57,952

Middleburg, NC $56,663

Middlesex, NC $58,524

Moncure, NC $57,575

Morrisville, NC $59,375

New Hill, NC $58,398

Norlina, NC $56,467

Oxford, NC $56,929

Pine Level, NC $57,856

Princeton, NC $57,159

Ridgeway, NC $56,529

Rolesville, NC $59,286

Rougemont, NC $57,309

Roxboro, NC $56,360

Selma, NC $58,253

Smithfield, NC $58,077

Stem, NC $57,901

Stovall, NC $56,706

Alamance, NC $56,822

Altamahaw, NC $56,779

Asheboro, NC $56,689

Bear Creek, NC $56,129

Bennett, NC $56,177

Biscoe, NC $55,565

Blanch, NC $56,045

Bonlee, NC $56,389

Browns Summit, NC $56,920

Burlington, NC $56,848

Bynum, NC $57,419

Candor, NC $55,351

Cedar Falls, NC $56,817

Cedar Grove, NC $56,629

Climax, NC $56,940

Colfax, NC $57,095

Cumnock, NC $56,559

Denton, NC $56,578

Eagle Springs, NC $55,426

Efland, NC $56,814

Elon, NC $56,731

Ether, NC $55,899

Franklinville, NC $56,784

Gibsonville, NC $56,884

Goldston, NC $55,929

Graham, NC $56,786

Gulf, NC $56,436

Haw River, NC $56,743

Highfalls, NC $55,888

High Point, NC $57,538

Roper, NC $55,006

Salvo, NC $54,983

Shawboro, NC $56,620

Shiloh, NC $55,970

South Mills, NC $56,893

Stumpy Point, NC $54,706

Sunbury, NC $56,567

Tyner, NC $55,854

Wanchese, NC $54,931

Waves, NC $54,944

Windsor, NC $54,906

Winfall, NC $56,092

Winton, NC $55,942

Albemarle, NC $56,717

Alexis, NC $58,507

Ansonville, NC $56,684

Badin, NC $56,538

Barium Springs, NC $56,949

Belmont, NC $58,979

Bessemer City, NC $58,821

Boiling Springs, NC $56,984

Bostic, NC $56,063

Caroleen, NC $56,795

Casar, NC $56,688

Cherryville, NC $58,090

China Grove, NC $57,326

Cliffside, NC $56,894

Concord, NC $57,831

Cornelius, NC $58,440

Cramerton, NC $58,995

Crouse, NC $58,291

Dallas, NC $58,872

Davidson, NC $58,220

Denver, NC $58,250

Earl, NC $57,594

East Spencer, NC $57,362

Ellenboro, NC $56,545

Faith, NC $57,379

Fallston, NC $57,564

Forest City, NC $56,650

Gastonia, NC $59,106

Huntersville, NC $58,828

Gold Hill, NC $57,125

Granite Quarry, NC $57,367

Grover, NC $57,886

Harris, NC $56,798

Harrisburg, NC $58,815

Henrietta, NC $56,863

High Shoals, NC $58,595

Indian Trail, NC $58,652

Iron Station, NC $58,281

Kannapolis, NC $57,602

Kings Mountain, NC $58,491

Landis, NC $57,370

Lattimore, NC $56,896

Lawndale, NC $57,238

Lilesville, NC $55,489

Lincolnton, NC $58,134

Locust, NC $57,577

Lowell, NC $59,079

Mc Adenville, NC $58,991

Mc Farlan, NC $55,447

Marshville, NC $57,533

Matthews, NC $58,758

Midland, NC $58,333

Mineral Springs, NC $58,176

Misenheimer, NC $57,042

Monroe, NC $58,218

Mooresboro, NC $56,938

Mooresville, NC $57,474

Hillsborough, NC $57,071

Jackson Springs, NC $55,409

Jamestown, NC $57,495

Julian, NC $56,942

Kernersville, NC $56,892

Eden, NC $56,290

Leasburg, NC $56,019

Lexington, NC $56,827

Liberty, NC $56,818

Linwood, NC $57,219

Mc Leansville, NC $57,004

Mebane, NC $56,709

Milton, NC $55,932

Mount Gilead, NC $55,862

Oak Ridge, NC $56,864

Pelham, NC $56,331

Pittsboro, NC $57,017

Pleasant Garden, NC $57,033

Prospect Hill, NC $56,438

Providence, NC $56,257

Ramseur, NC $56,568

Randleman, NC $56,944

Reidsville, NC $56,666

Robbins, NC $55,834

Ruffin, NC $56,380

Sanford, NC $56,704

Saxapahaw, NC $56,812

Seagrove, NC $56,164

Sedalia, NC $56,990

Semora, NC $55,765

Siler City, NC $56,539

Snow Camp, NC $56,762

Sophia, NC $56,955

Southmont, NC $57,086

Staley, NC $56,702

Star, NC $55,834

Stokesdale, NC $56,705

Summerfield, NC $56,890

Swepsonville, NC $56,771

Thomasville, NC $57,129

Trinity, NC $57,047

Troy, NC $55,923

Wallburg, NC $56,993

Welcome, NC $56,799

Wentworth, NC $56,512

West End, NC $55,600

Topton, NC $55,174

Advance, NC $56,670

Ararat, NC $56,206

Belews Creek, NC $56,729

Bethania, NC $56,825

Boonville, NC $56,308

Clemmons, NC $56,728

Cleveland, NC $57,105

Cooleemee, NC $57,097

Danbury, NC $56,349

Dobson, NC $55,996

East Bend, NC $56,537

Germanton, NC $56,649

Hamptonville, NC $56,207

King, NC $56,540

Lawsonville, NC $56,227

Lewisville, NC $56,661

Lowgap, NC $55,654

Madison, NC $56,461

Mayodan, NC $56,304

Mocksville, NC $56,633

Mount Airy, NC $56,044

White Plains, NC $56,120

Pfafftown, NC $56,694

Pilot Mountain, NC $56,287

Pine Hall, NC $56,502

Pinnacle, NC $56,424

Rural Hall, NC $56,706

Sandy Ridge, NC $56,242

Siloam, NC $56,322

Stoneville, NC $56,302

Toast, NC $56,044

Tobaccoville, NC $56,627

Walkertown, NC $56,792

Walnut Cove, NC $56,597

Westfield, NC $56,240

Woodleaf, NC $57,111

Yadkinville, NC $56,451

Winston Salem, NC $56,853

Tarawa Terrace, NC $55,478

Midway Park, NC $55,379

Mccutcheon Field, NC $55,535

La Grange, NC $55,815

Lowland, NC $54,680

Marshallberg, NC $54,981

Maury, NC $55,725

Maysville, NC $55,033

Merritt, NC $54,754

Morehead City, NC $55,059

New Bern, NC $54,937

Newport, NC $54,920

Oriental, NC $54,833

Pink Hill, NC $55,248

Pollocksville, NC $54,774

Richlands, NC $55,436

Salter Path, NC $55,032

Sealevel, NC $54,769

Seven Springs, NC $55,535

Smyrna, NC $54,822

Snow Hill, NC $55,888

Stacy, NC $54,781

Stella, NC $55,153

Stonewall, NC $55,002

Swansboro, NC $55,191

Trenton, NC $54,849

Vanceboro, NC $54,835

Vandemere, NC $54,899

Williston, NC $54,830

Winterville, NC $55,234

Emerald Isle, NC $55,081

Hickory, NC $56,578

Banner Elk, NC $55,030

Blowing Rock, NC $55,047

Boomer, NC $55,407

Boone, NC $55,105

Catawba, NC $57,250

Claremont, NC $56,975

Collettsville, NC $55,001

Connellys Springs, NC $56,570

Conover, NC $56,873

Creston, NC $54,865

Crossnore, NC $55,234

Crumpler, NC $54,997

Deep Gap, NC $54,961

Drexel, NC $56,169

Elkin, NC $56,132

Elk Park, NC $54,958

Ennice, NC $55,481

Ferguson, NC $55,069

Statesville, NC $56,540

Fleetwood, NC $54,980

Glade Valley, NC $55,475

Glen Alpine, NC $55,813

Glendale Springs, NC $54,940

Granite Falls, NC $56,165

Grassy Creek, NC $54,972

Lenoir, NC $55,697

Harmony, NC $56,371

Hays, NC $55,439

Hiddenite, NC $55,988

Hildebran, NC $56,645

Hudson, NC $56,058

Jefferson, NC $55,005

Jonas Ridge, NC $55,414

Jonesville, NC $56,132

Lansing, NC $55,005

Laurel Springs, NC $55,025

Linville, NC $54,984

Linville Falls, NC $55,469

Mc Grady, NC $55,188

Maiden, NC $57,686

Millers Creek, NC $55,117

Minneapolis, NC $55,014

Montezuma, NC $55,236

Moravian Falls, NC $55,570

Morganton, NC $55,664

North Wilkesboro, NC $55,622

Newland, NC $55,104

Newton, NC $57,313

Olin, NC $56,278

Patterson, NC $55,185

Pineola, NC $55,170

Piney Creek, NC $55,015

Plumtree, NC $55,100

Purlear, NC $55,016

Icard, NC $56,648

Rhodhiss, NC $56,448

Roaring Gap, NC $55,510

Fayetteville, NC $54,832

Fort Bragg, NC $55,002

Pope Army Airfield, NC $55,119

Aberdeen, NC $55,510

Autryville, NC $54,934

Timberlake, NC $56,670

Barnesville, NC $54,950

Bladenboro, NC $54,991

Bunnlevel, NC $56,115

Calypso, NC $55,922

Cameron, NC $55,759

Carthage, NC $55,739

Clinton, NC $55,475

Cordova, NC $55,417

Cumberland, NC $55,363

Dublin, NC $54,945

Dudley, NC $56,167

Dunn, NC $56,210

Elizabethtown, NC $55,016

Ellerbe, NC $55,208

Erwin, NC $56,249

Fairmont, NC $54,980

Faison, NC $55,764

Falcon, NC $55,291

Gibson, NC $55,126

Godwin, NC $55,267

Hamlet, NC $55,247

Hoffman, NC $55,393

Hope Mills, NC $54,852

Kenansville, NC $55,376

Lakeview, NC $55,734

Laurel Hill, NC $55,226

Laurinburg, NC $55,179

Lemon Springs, NC $56,220

Linden, NC $55,389

Lumber Bridge, NC $54,945

Lumberton, NC $54,926

Marietta, NC $55,015

Marston, NC $55,232

Maxton, NC $54,868

Mount Olive, NC $55,707

Newton Grove, NC $56,197

Norman, NC $55,333

Olivia, NC $56,268

Orrum, NC $54,951

Pinehurst, NC $55,783

Parkton, NC $54,872

Pembroke, NC $54,858

Pinebluff, NC $55,555

Proctorville, NC $55,048

Raeford, NC $55,186

Red Springs, NC $55,066

Rex, NC $54,936

Rockingham, NC $55,239

Roseboro, NC $55,016

Rowland, NC $54,963

Saint Pauls, NC $54,924

Salemburg, NC $55,213

Shannon, NC $54,994

Southern Pines, NC $55,600

Spring Lake, NC $55,270

Stedman, NC $54,863

Tar Heel, NC $54,990

Turkey, NC $55,528

Vass, NC $55,621

Wade, NC $54,948

Wagram, NC $55,265

Acute Care Social Worker Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Acute Care Social Worker roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Acute Care Social Worker positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Acute Care Social Worker as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Acute Care Social Worker

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$66,908	$32.0	15%

Acute Care Social Worker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Acute Care Social Worker's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$54,253

Average $58,181/year

$64,268

$4,521

Average $4,848/month

$5,356

$1,043

Average $1,119/week

$1,236

$26

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,268	$5,356	$1,236	$31
Average	$58,181	$4,848	$1,119	$28
25th Percentile	$54,253	$4,521	$1,043	$26

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