Social Worker Salary in South Carolina
Based on 720+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$39,930
$19.197/hr
vs National Average
$57,161
-30.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$30K – $64K
720 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,250 |
| 25th percentile | $34,770 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $39,930 |
| 75th percentile | $49,720 |
| 90th percentile | $63,970 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,590 |
| 2023 | $48,220 |
| 2024 | $41,750 |
| 2025 | $39,930 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,590 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $48,220 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $41,750 | $56,931 |
| 2025 | $39,930 | $57,161 |