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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sumter, SC

Median annual salary $43,690 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.00
10th percentile $36,340
90th percentile $61,970
Employed locally 130
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,340
    25th
    $39,270
    50th (median)
    $43,690
    75th
    $52,520
    90th
    $61,970

    Sumter economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,990 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 78% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 22% 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 Sumter, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,980
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,240
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,710
    Rehabilitation Counselors $31,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Sumter, SC is $21.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Sumter, SC is 25.4% 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 Sumter?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,340 per year in Sumter, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,270.