Healthcare 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 $68,550 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.96
10th percentile $42,090
90th percentile $94,510
Employed locally 70
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,090
    25th
    $58,130
    50th (median)
    $68,550
    75th
    $78,630
    90th
    $94,510

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 85% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,440
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $75,830
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $72,340
    Spartanburg, SC $67,820
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $66,850
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $65,400

    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
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,000
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,620
    Rehabilitation Counselors $44,240
    Community Health Workers $50,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Hilton Head Island, SC is $32.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.72 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 0.7% above the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,090 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,130.