SOC 21-1099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other — South Carolina
South Carolina · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in South Carolina is $51,880 a year, trailing the national median of $56,730 by 8.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in South Carolina is $51,880 a year, trailing the national median of $56,730 by 8.5%. Half of workers earn between $43,930 and $61,260. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,910 and the ninetieth at $78,030.
The area has 220 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.14 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, South Carolina ranks 28th by median wage. Columbia leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $53,710. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 378th of 713 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,910 | −43.8% |
| 25th | $43,930 | −22.6% |
| Median (50th) | $51,880 | −8.5% |
| 75th | $61,260 | +8.0% |
| 90th | $78,030 | +37.5% |
| Mean | $53,540 | −5.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbia | $53,710 | 40 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $52,890 | 30 | |
| 3 | Greenville | $48,680 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $51,880 goes as far as $55,368 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,368US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,880 a year, 8.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,910 to $78,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 28th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbia, at $53,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $51,880, or $24.94 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $56,730, so pay in South Carolina is 8.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Carolina earns more than $78,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbia, at $53,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in South Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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