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Mental Health Social Worker Salary in Winston-Salem, NC
A mid-level Mental Health Social Worker in Winston-Salem, NC earns a median $60,110, ranging $49,000 (P25) to $91,080 (P90).
Mental Health Social Worker salary percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC
Mid-level (L3) annual base pay. The live page lets you switch seniority from intern to executive.
| Percentile | Annual base |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $49,000 |
| Median (50th) | $60,110 |
| 75th percentile | $75,770 |
| 90th percentile | $91,080 |
| Mean | $62,220 |
H-1B prevailing wage
Nationally, across 189 H-1B filings for this occupation, the average wage is $70,859 (DOL OFLC records).
Job outlook
Nationally, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers is projected to grow +10.6% with ~9,500 annual openings (BLS projections) — the same figure applies across metros since BLS doesn't publish occupational growth projections below the national level.
Methodology
These Mental Health Social Worker bands for Winston-Salem, NC draw from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES), supplemented by Department of Labor OFLC H-1B prevailing-wage filings. Every percentile traces to a named public source — no anonymous self-reported numbers, no forum threads.
Frequently asked questions
Where does this mental health social worker salary data for Winston-Salem, NC come from?
Every percentile for mental health social worker roles in Winston-Salem, NC is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) data and Department of Labor OFLC H-1B prevailing-wage filings — public government records, not anonymous self-reported figures.
Are Winston-Salem, NC mental health social worker salaries self-reported?
No. Unlike crowd-sourced salary sites, every band for this Winston-Salem, NC figure traces to a named public source (BLS OES, DOL OFLC) — no forum threads, no unverified user submissions.
How are the P25–P90 percentiles calculated for Winston-Salem, NC?
They come from BLS OES percentile wage estimates for mental health social worker roles in the Winston-Salem, NC metropolitan area, supplemented by DOL prevailing-wage data where employer sponsorship is common.
How current is the Winston-Salem, NC data?
BLS OES is updated annually and DOL OFLC filings are released through the year; the mental health social worker figures for Winston-Salem, NC refresh on a quarterly cadence.
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Sources: BLS OES, DOL OFLC public filings. Updated quarterly.