How much does a social and human service assistant make in South Carolina?
$38,550a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in South Carolina. That is $18.53 an hour or $3,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.53
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,270Median: $38,550Highest 10%: $58,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,270 | $14.55 | |
| 25th | $34,580 | $16.63 | |
| Median | $38,550 | $18.53 | |
| 75th | $46,710 | $22.46 | |
| 90th | $58,120 | $27.94 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $43,480 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $43,480 |
| Charleston, SC | $43,240 |
| Greenville, SC | $38,980 |
| Augusta, GA | $38,660 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $38,560 |
| Columbia, SC | $38,550 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $37,790 |
| Sumter, SC | $36,800 |
| Florence, SC | $35,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 40. Nebraska | $38,940 |
| 41. Montana | $38,570 |
| 42. Nevada | $38,570 |
| 43. South Carolina | $38,550 |
| 44. Ohio | $38,390 |
| 45. South Dakota | $38,350 |
| 46. Kentucky | $37,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $18.53 ($38,550 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $38,550 against $45,930 nationally, 16% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for social and human service assistant pay?
South Carolina ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays social and human service assistants the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $43,480 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.