Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $51,000 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.52
10th percentile $38,920
90th percentile $65,950
Employed locally 140
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,920
    25th
    $43,690
    50th (median)
    $51,000
    75th
    $55,540
    90th
    $65,950

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 37% 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 Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$46,770
    Social and Human Service Assistants$45,620
    Healthcare Social Workers$68,550
    Rehabilitation Counselors$44,240
    Community Health Workers$50,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Hilton Head Island, SC is $24.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.08 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 12.9% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,920 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,690.