Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in South Carolina

Median Salary

$39,930

per year

Hourly Rate

$19.20

per hour

Employment

720

in South Carolina

vs. National Avg

-33.8%

National: $60,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $60,280, South Carolina pays 33.8% LESS for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers positions.

Purchasing Power

$43,402

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

38%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

10th

$30,250

25th

$34,770

Median

$39,930

75th

$49,720

90th

$63,970

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).