How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in South Carolina?
$35,990a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in South Carolina. That is $17.30 an hour or $2,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.30
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,900Median: $35,990Highest 10%: $55,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,900 | $14.86 | |
| 25th | $34,230 | $16.46 | |
| Median | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 75th | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| 90th | $55,310 | $26.59 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $48,290 |
| Charleston, SC | $38,210 |
| Greenville, SC | $36,420 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $35,910 |
| Columbia, SC | $35,880 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $35,870 |
| Augusta, GA | $35,580 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $35,060 |
| Florence, SC | $33,500 |
| Sumter, SC | $31,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| 47. Nevada | $40,120 |
| 48. Iowa | $39,630 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $38,260 |
| 50. South Carolina | $35,990 |
| 51. Arkansas | $35,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $17.30 ($35,990 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $35,990 against $46,850 nationally, 23% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
South Carolina ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays rehabilitation counselors the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $48,290 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.