Social Worker market brief · Raleigh, NC
Social Worker Jobs in Raleigh, NC
54 social worker openings are live in the Raleigh, NC area from 23 employers, led by UNC Health, Duke Health, and Durham County Government. The middle half of posted salaries runs $58,505–$82,500 a year (median $67,713), from the 76% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 54% of openings. 9% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Nov 4, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 54
- Live social worker openings currently tracked in the Raleigh market.
Companies hiring
- 23
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $67,713
- 76% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Raleigh's social worker market is led by entry-level openings, with 29 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
54
Hiring employers
23
Salary coverage
76%
Median experience
2.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
34
11 companies · $64,444 median
Established employers
13
6 companies · $106,050 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$58,505
P50
$67,713
P75
$82,500
P90
$104,410
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare social worker opportunities in Raleigh, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 54 live roles tracked in this market.
- 23 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026.
A practical market plan for Social Worker in Raleigh
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
54 social worker openings across 23 employers establish the current Raleigh opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 29 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
UNC Health is one of the most active visible employers, with 12 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 23 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 54 matches
Representative openings
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Social Worker jobs in Raleigh: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many social worker jobs are open in Raleigh?
Metaintro tracks 54 live social worker openings from 23 employers in the Raleigh, NC area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do social worker jobs in Raleigh pay?
The median posted salary is $67,713 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $58,505 to $82,500. Based on the 76% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most social worker openings in Raleigh?
Entry-level roles lead with 29 openings. Experience level is known for 61% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for social worker jobs in Raleigh?
UNC Health, Duke Health, Durham County Government, and LifeStance have the most open social worker roles here right now, out of 23 hiring employers.
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