Social Worker Salary in South Carolina
Based on 650+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$41,750
$20.072/hr
vs National Average
$56,931
-26.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$29K – $65K
650 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Social Worker in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,230 |
| 25th percentile | $33,300 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $41,750 |
| 75th percentile | $53,900 |
| 90th percentile | $64,650 |
Historical Salary Trend — Social Worker in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,590 |
| 2023 | $48,220 |
| 2024 | $41,750 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,590 | $50,498 |
| 2023 | $48,220 | $53,608 |
| 2024 | $41,750 | $56,931 |