Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Sumter is 130.
  • Social Workers in Sumter earn an average of $40,810 per year or $19.62 per hour.
  • The percentage of South Carolina Social Workers who work in Sumter is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Sumter is less than 1%.

Rankings for Sumter

  • Ranks #10 in South Carolina for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in South Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #467 in the nation for salary and #474 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #398 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to South Carolina

Sumter Social Workers earn an average of $40,810 or $19.62 per hour which is 10% less than the South Carolina average salary of $45,710.

AverageSumterSouth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$19.62$21.98-10.74%
Annual Salary$40,810$45,710-10.72%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Sumter Social Workers earn an average of $40,810 or $19.62 per hour which is 25% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageSumterU.S.%
Hourly Wage$19.62$26.39-25.65%
Annual Salary$40,810$54,880-25.64%
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 Sumter earns an average annual salary of $47,398 which compares to the South Carolina average annual salary of $45,710. per year.

Cost-of-living in Sumter is 14% less than the South Carolina average, which means Sumter 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.
  • Sumter average salary is $40,810.
  • Sumter cost-of-living adjusted salary is $47,398.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Sumter$40,81086.10%$47,398
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 Sumter, 50% of Social Workers earn between $33,910 and $45,080 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $52,300, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,270, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year13Under $30,270
15%2 – 4 years20$30,270 – $33,910
25%5 – 9 years32$33,910 – $39,830
25%10 – 14 years32$39,830 – $45,080
15%15 – 20 years20$39,830 – $52,300
10%20+ years13Above $52,300
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 $40,810, Sumter Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($53,570).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$53,570
Social Workers$40,810
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Sumter Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Sumter is 130.

Social Workers earn an average of $40,810 per year or $19.62 per hour in Sumter.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Sumter Social Workers earn an average of $47,398 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Sumter are Health Care Social Workers($53,570), Social Workers($40,810),


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