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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $46,550 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.38
10th percentile $37,770
90th percentile $60,320
Employed locally 1,000
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,770
    25th
    $41,990
    50th (median)
    $46,550
    75th
    $52,550
    90th
    $60,320

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 33% 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 Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $52,300
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,530
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,750
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,400
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $34,990
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Greenville, SC is $22.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Greenville, SC is 20.5% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,770 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,990.