Social Worker market brief · Durham, NC
Entry-level Social Worker Jobs in Durham, NC
24 entry-level social worker openings are live in the Durham, NC area from 11 employers, led by UNC Health, Durham County Government, and Jackson County (NC). The middle half of posted salaries runs $62,976–$69,629 a year (median $66,016), from the 88% of listings that disclose pay.
Data updated Nov 5, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 24
- Live social worker openings currently tracked in the Durham market.
Companies hiring
- 11
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $66,016
- 88% 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
Durham's social worker market is led by entry-level openings, with 24 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
24
Hiring employers
11
Salary coverage
88%
Median experience
1.5 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Established employers
12
3 companies · $69,409 median
Startups & growing teams
10
6 companies · $66,016 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$62,976
P50
$66,016
P75
$69,629
P90
$89,045
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 Durham, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 24 live roles tracked in this market.
- 11 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.
A practical market plan for Social Worker in Durham
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
24 social worker openings across 11 employers establish the current Durham opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 24 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
UNC Health is one of the most active visible employers, with 9 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
8 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 · 11 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 24 matches
Representative openings
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Entry-level Social Worker jobs in Durham: 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 entry-level social worker jobs are open in Durham?
Metaintro tracks 24 live entry-level social worker openings from 11 employers in the Durham, NC area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do entry-level social worker jobs in Durham pay?
The median posted salary is $66,016 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $62,976 to $69,629. Based on the 88% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which companies are hiring for entry-level social worker jobs in Durham?
UNC Health, Durham County Government, Jackson County (NC), and UnitedHealth Group have the most open entry-level social worker roles here right now, out of 11 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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Related roles
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Level views
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