SC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 21-1029

Social Workers, All Other Salary in South Carolina

Median Annual Salary $91,940 +32% above national average (national: $69,480)
$84,720Mean Annual
$44Median Hourly
500Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$91,940
$37,160
10th pct.
$113,550
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$37,160$17.86
25th percentile$71,390$34.32
50th percentile (median)$91,940$44.20
75th percentile$106,870$51.38
90th percentile (top earners)$113,550$54.59
Mean (average)$84,720$40.73

How South Carolina Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. South Carolina
South Carolina (current) $91,940
Nevada $109,220 +19%
Hawaii $108,780 +18%
District of Columbia $107,060 +16%
Rhode Island $106,910 +16%
New Hampshire $104,770 +14%
Oklahoma $100,150 +9%
Washington $96,550 +5%
Massachusetts $94,000 +2%

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Related Occupations in South Carolina

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Speech-Language Pathologists $91,880 2,150
Database Administrators $92,670 660
Project Management Specialists $91,010 13,050
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $93,140 1,320
Education Administrators, All Other $90,730 430
Data Scientists $90,660 2,810

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Social Workers, All Other salary in South Carolina?

The mean social workers, all other salary in South Carolina is $84,720 per year. The median (middle) salary is $91,940 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Social Workers, All Other in South Carolina?

Entry-level social workers, all others (10th percentile) in South Carolina typically earn around $37,160 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $71,390 per year.

What is the highest Social Workers, All Other salary in South Carolina?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in South Carolina make approximately $113,550 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $106,870 per year.

How does the South Carolina Social Workers, All Other salary compare to the national average?

The median social workers, all other salary in South Carolina is $91,940, which is +32% above national average of $69,480.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes