Salary Report for South Carolina Health Care Social Workers
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Compare South Carolina to U.S.
South Carolina Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $56,870 which is 8% less than the national average salary of $62,310.
Type | South Carolina | U.S. | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|
Average Hourly Wage | $27.34 | $29.96 | -8.74% |
Average Annual Salary | $56,870 | $62,310 | -8.73% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In South Carolina, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $46,290 and $64,160 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $77,820, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Health Care Social Workers.
Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,170, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.
Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
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10% | Less than a Year | 210 | Under $37,170 |
15% | 2 – 4 years | 315 | $37,170 – $46,290 |
25% | 5 – 9 years | 525 | $46,290 – $60,040 |
25% | 10 – 14 years | 525 | $60,040 – $64,160 |
15% | 15 – 20 years | 315 | $60,040 – $77,820 |
10% | 20+ years | 210 | Above $77,820 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in South Carolina psychologists earn about $62,051 per year which is less than the average U.S. psychologist of $62,310.
Cost-of-living in South Carolina is 8% less than the national average, which means South Carolina residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
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Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $56,870, South Carolina Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($103,530), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($84,760), Psychology Teachers ($76,120), and School Psychologists ($65,080).
However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($44,250), Social Workers ($45,710), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($56,480).
Title | Annual Salary |
---|---|
Forensic Psychologists | $103,530 |
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $84,760 |
Psychology Teachers | $76,120 |
School Psychologists | $65,080 |
Health Care Social Workers | $56,870 |
Marriage and Family Therapists | $56,480 |
Social Workers | $45,710 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | $44,250 |
Projected Demand for Psychologists in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in South Carolina the three professions needing the most new psychologists by 2030 are Social Workers (5,030), Health Care Social Workers (2,390) and Substance Abuse Counselors (2,060).
The three professions in South Carolina needing highest percentage new psychologists by 2030 are Substance Abuse Counselors (23.4%), Health Care Social Workers (17.2%) and Social Workers (13%).
Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
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Social Workers | 4,450 | 5,030 | 13% | 490 |
Health Care Social Workers | 2,040 | 2,390 | 17.2% | 240 |
Substance Abuse Counselors | 1,670 | 2,060 | 23.4% | 210 |
Psychology Teachers | 250 | 280 | 12% | 30 |
Salaries Ranked by South Carolina Cities
The average salary for Health Care Social Workers in South Carolina is $56,870. The top cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the most are Charleston-North Charleston ($63,400), Columbia ($56,370) and Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin ($56,000).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Health Care Social Workers the highest average annual salary are Lower Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area ($65,283), Charleston-North Charleston ($64,926) and Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area ($63,721).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Health Care Social Workers in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Health Care Social Workers salary will have in that area.
Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
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Charleston-North Charleston | $63,400 | $64,926 | $1,526 |
Columbia | $56,370 | $61,735 | $5,365 |
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin | $56,000 | $61,505 | $5,505 |
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort | $55,940 | $57,093 | $1,153 |
Spartanburg | $55,310 | $61,490 | $6,180 |
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $55,300 | $59,239 | $3,939 |
Lower Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area | $54,740 | $65,283 | $10,543 |
Sumter | $53,570 | $62,218 | $8,648 |
Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area | $53,430 | $63,721 | $10,291 |
Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area | $51,980 | $61,992 | $10,012 |
Florence | $51,460 | $58,398 | $6,938 |
Salary FAQ for South Carolina Health Care Social Workers
City and Rural Summaries
Charleston-North Charleston
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $63,400
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $64,926
Hourly Wage: $30.48
Currently Employed: 350
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.65
Charleston-North Charleston Salary Report
Columbia
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $56,370
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $61,735
Hourly Wage: $27
Currently Employed: 430
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.31
Columbia Salary Report
Florence
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $51,460
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $58,398
Hourly Wage: $24.74
Currently Employed: 150
Cost-of-Living Index: 88.12
Florence Salary Report
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $56,000
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $61,505
Hourly Wage: $27
Currently Employed: 340
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.05
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin Salary Report
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $55,940
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $57,093
Hourly Wage: $26.89
Currently Employed: 60
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.98
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort Salary Report
Lower Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $54,740
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $65,283
Hourly Wage: $26
Currently Employed: 40
Cost-of-Living Index: 83.85
Lower Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $55,300
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $59,239
Hourly Wage: $26.59
Currently Employed: 120
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.35
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach Salary Report
Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $53,430
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $63,721
Hourly Wage: $26
Currently Employed: 140
Cost-of-Living Index: 83.85
Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Spartanburg
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $55,310
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $61,490
Hourly Wage: $26.59
Currently Employed: 140
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.95
Spartanburg Salary Report
Sumter
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $53,570
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $62,218
Hourly Wage: $26
Currently Employed: 70
Cost-of-Living Index: 86.10
Sumter Salary Report
Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Health Care Social Workers Salary: $51,980
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $61,992
Hourly Wage: $24.99
Currently Employed: 70
Cost-of-Living Index: 83.85
Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
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