Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort is 190.
  • Social Workers in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort earn an average of $44,140 per year or $21.22 per hour.
  • The percentage of South Carolina Social Workers who work in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort is 6%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort is less than 1%.

Rankings for Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort

  • Ranks #5 in South Carolina for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in South Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #386 in the nation for salary and #106 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #319 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to South Carolina

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort Social Workers earn an average of $44,140 or $21.22 per hour which is 3% less than the South Carolina average salary of $45,710.

AverageHilton Head Island-Bluffton-BeaufortSouth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.22$21.98-3.46%
Annual Salary$44,140$45,710-3.43%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort Social Workers earn an average of $44,140 or $21.22 per hour which is 19% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageHilton Head Island-Bluffton-BeaufortU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.22$26.39-19.59%
Annual Salary$44,140$54,880-19.57%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort earns an average annual salary of $45,050 which compares to the South Carolina average annual salary of $45,710. per year.

Cost-of-living in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort is 2% less than the South Carolina average, which means Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to South Carolina average.

  • South Carolina average salary is $45,710.
  • South Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,875.
  • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort average salary is $44,140.
  • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort cost-of-living adjusted salary is $45,050.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort$44,14097.98%$45,050
South Carolina$45,71091.65%$49,875
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,200 and $49,990 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $61,140, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $31,160, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year19Under $31,160
15%2 – 4 years28$31,160 – $37,200
25%5 – 9 years48$37,200 – $41,900
25%10 – 14 years48$41,900 – $49,990
15%15 – 20 years28$41,900 – $61,140
10%20+ years19Above $61,140
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $44,140, Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($55,940).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($42,630).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$55,940
Social Workers$44,140
Substance Abuse Counselors$42,630
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort is 190.

Social Workers earn an average of $44,140 per year or $21.22 per hour in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort Social Workers earn an average of $45,050 per year or $22 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort are Health Care Social Workers($55,940), Social Workers($44,140), Substance Abuse Counselors($42,630).


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