Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 100.
  • Social Workers in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $41,870 per year or $20.13 per hour.
  • The percentage of South Carolina Social Workers who work in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #9 in South Carolina for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #10 in South Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #453 in the nation for salary and #511 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #435 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to South Carolina

Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $41,870 or $20.13 per hour which is 8% less than the South Carolina average salary of $45,710.

AverageNortheast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaSouth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$20.13$21.98-8.42%
Annual Salary$41,870$45,710-8.40%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $41,870 or $20.13 per hour which is 23% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageNortheast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$20.13$26.39-23.72%
Annual Salary$41,870$54,880-23.71%
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 Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $49,934 which compares to the South Carolina average annual salary of $45,710. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 16% less than the South Carolina average, which means Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $41,870.
  • Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,934.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area$41,87083.85%$49,934
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 Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $31,040 and $46,010 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $57,030, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $28,810, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $28,810
15%2 – 4 years15$28,810 – $31,040
25%5 – 9 years25$31,040 – $38,260
25%10 – 14 years25$38,260 – $46,010
15%15 – 20 years15$38,260 – $57,030
10%20+ years10Above $57,030
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 $41,870, Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($66,450), Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,970), and Health Care Social Workers ($53,430).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$66,450
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,970
Health Care Social Workers$53,430
Social Workers$41,870
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 100.

Social Workers earn an average of $41,870 per year or $20.13 per hour in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $49,934 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northeast South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area are School Psychologists($66,450), Substance Abuse Counselors($58,970), Health Care Social Workers($53,430).


Additional Salary Reports for Social Workers in South Carolina cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data