Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 100.
  • Social Workers in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $43,950 per year or $21.13 per hour.
  • The percentage of South Carolina Social Workers who work in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #6 in South Carolina for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in South Carolina for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #391 in the nation for salary and #513 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #432 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to South Carolina

Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $43,950 or $21.13 per hour which is 3% less than the South Carolina average salary of $45,710.

AverageUpper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaSouth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.13$21.98-3.87%
Annual Salary$43,950$45,710-3.85%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $43,950 or $21.13 per hour which is 19% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageUpper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.13$26.39-19.93%
Annual Salary$43,950$54,880-19.92%
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 Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $52,415 which compares to the South Carolina average annual salary of $45,710. per year.

Cost-of-living in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 16% less than the South Carolina average, which means Upper Savannah 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.
  • Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $43,950.
  • Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $52,415.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area$43,95083.85%$52,415
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 Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Social Workers earn between $36,750 and $48,330 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $58,570, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $30,600, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year10Under $30,600
15%2 – 4 years15$30,600 – $36,750
25%5 – 9 years25$36,750 – $38,830
25%10 – 14 years25$38,830 – $48,330
15%15 – 20 years15$38,830 – $58,570
10%20+ years10Above $58,570
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 $43,950, Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($51,980), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($46,290).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$51,980
Substance Abuse Counselors$46,290
Social Workers$43,950
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers

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

Social Workers earn an average of $43,950 per year or $21.13 per hour in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Social Workers earn an average of $52,415 per year or $25 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area are Health Care Social Workers($51,980), Substance Abuse Counselors($46,290), Social Workers($43,950).


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