Social and Human Service Assistants pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for social and human service assistants is $18.54 an hour ($38,550 a year). About 5,220 people work in this job there.

$18.54Median hourly pay

$34,580–$46,710Middle half of workers, yearly

5,220People in this job in South Carolina

That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($45,930). South Carolina ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social and human service assistants in South Carolina

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$14.55	$30,270
25% of workers	$16.63	$34,580
Half of workers (median)	$18.54	$38,550
75% of workers	$22.46	$46,710
90% of workers	$27.94	$58,120

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal	$43,480	170
Charleston-North Charleston	$43,240	690
Greenville-Anderson-Greer	$38,980	930
Spartanburg	$38,560	340
Columbia	$38,550	1,090
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach	$37,790	270
Sumter	$36,800	90
Florence	$35,260	570

South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for social and human service assistants

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 48,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in South Carolina

Job	Median yearly pay
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$60,340
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$52,370
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$51,800
Healthcare Social Workers	$60,840
Rehabilitation Counselors	$35,990
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$39,930
Community Health Workers	$47,970

Other job titles for this job

Child AdvocateFamily AdvocateYouth AdvocateClient AdvocateDomestic Violence AdvocateShelter AdvocateAddictions Counselor AssistantAdvocateCase AideCase Management AssistantCase Management CoordinatorCase Work Aide

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.