How much does a counselor make in South Carolina?
$55,140a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in South Carolina. That is $26.51 an hour or $4,595 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.51
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $55,140Highest 10%: $108,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,940 | $15.36 | |
| Median | $55,140 | $26.51 | |
| 75th | $62,330 | $29.97 | |
| 90th | $108,400 | $52.12 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $56,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 16. New York | $58,500 |
| 17. Massachusetts | $58,240 |
| 18. Vermont | $56,220 |
| 19. South Carolina | $55,140 |
| 20. Texas | $54,450 |
| 21. Mississippi | $54,090 |
| 22. Connecticut | $53,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $26.51 ($55,140 a year).
Do counselors make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $55,140 against $50,860 nationally, 8% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for counselor pay?
South Carolina ranks 19 of 44 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays counselors the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $56,350 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.