Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Columbia, SC

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

Median annual salary $37,900 -16% vs national
Median hourly $18.22
10th percentile $29,720
90th percentile $65,880
Employed locally 930
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,720
    25th
    $33,380
    50th (median)
    $37,900
    75th
    $45,100
    90th
    $65,880

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 57% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,370
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $51,460
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,910
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $46,780
    Wisconsin $46,420

    Related occupations in Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,490
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,150
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,590
    Social Workers, All Other $94,720
    Rehabilitation Counselors $39,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Columbia, SC is $18.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.98 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Columbia, SC is 16% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Columbia?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,720 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,380.