Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay in South Carolina
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in South Carolina earn an average of $53,860 a year. That is $10,140 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $64,000. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $62,850.
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Average pay for child, family, and school social workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,000 | $30.77 |
| South Carolina | $53,860 | $25.89 |
| North Carolina | $59,660 | $28.68 |
| Georgia | $54,390 | $26.15 |
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- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,880
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42,180
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,000
- Healthcare Social Workers$62,020
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,820
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53,540
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do child, family, and school social workers make in South Carolina?
The average is $53,860 a year, and the median is $51,800. That is $10,140 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $64,000.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$25.89 an hour on average; the median is $24.90.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($62,850), followed by Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($58,470). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC ($51,410).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #41 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.