Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Spartanburg, SC

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

Median annual salary $67,820 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.61
10th percentile $38,330
90th percentile $87,090
Employed locally 170
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,330
    25th
    $59,760
    50th (median)
    $67,820
    75th
    $76,120
    90th
    $87,090

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 109% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 9% above 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
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $68,550
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $66,850
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $65,400

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,340
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,700
    Clergy $55,280
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Spartanburg, SC is $32.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.22 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Spartanburg, SC is 0.4% below 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,330 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,760.