Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $49,910 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.00
10th percentile $35,850
90th percentile $75,590
Employed locally 780
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,850
    25th
    $43,690
    50th (median)
    $49,910
    75th
    $56,670
    90th
    $75,590

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,810
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $65,260
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $62,070
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,710
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $60,670
    Wisconsin $58,670

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,900
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,660
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,010
    Healthcare Social Workers$72,340
    Rehabilitation Counselors$37,970
    Social Workers, All Other$94,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Charleston, SC is $24.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.95 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Charleston, SC is 14.8% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Charleston?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,850 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,690.