Social and Human Service Assistants pay in South Carolina
Social and Human Service Assistants in South Carolina earn an average of $42,180 a year. That is $5,510 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $47,690. The best-paying metro area is Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC at $46,540.
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Average pay for social and human service assistants by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47,690 | $22.93 |
| South Carolina | $42,180 | $20.28 |
| North Carolina | $43,880 | $21.10 |
| Georgia | $41,370 | $19.89 |
Related jobs in South Carolina
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,880
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,860
- 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 social and human service assistants make in South Carolina?
The average is $42,180 a year, and the median is $38,550. That is $5,510 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $47,690.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$20.28 an hour on average; the median is $18.54.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC ($46,540), followed by Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($45,610). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Florence, SC ($36,440).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #37 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.