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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

South Carolina ranks 10th of 50 states and D.C. for social workers, all other pay, trailing top-paying Nevada ($109,220) by $17,280 — a 19% gap.

The 10th-to-90th percentile range runs from $37,160 to $113,550 — a $76,390 spread, 12% wider than the national $68,210 range.

Social Workers, All Other are less concentrated in South Carolina than the U.S. average — a location quotient of 0.52 means the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.92× below the national share.

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 n/a
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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OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
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Education Administrators, All Other $90,730 430
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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.

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.

Figures use the most current federal occupational wage survey. All wages are estimates; actual pay varies by experience, education, and employer. About the data.