Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors pay in South Carolina
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in South Carolina earn an average of $62,000 a year. That is $9,430 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $71,430. The best-paying metro area is Charleston-North Charleston, SC at $67,070.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $71,430 | $34.34 |
| South Carolina | $62,000 | $29.81 |
| Georgia | $68,410 | $32.89 |
| North Carolina | $56,710 | $27.26 |
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- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,880
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42,180
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,860
- 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 educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors make in South Carolina?
The average is $62,000 a year, and the median is $60,340. That is $9,430 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $71,430.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$29.81 an hour on average; the median is $29.01.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($67,070), followed by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC ($65,600). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Florence, SC ($56,280).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #35 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.