Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

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

Median annual salary $45,620 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $30,350
90th percentile $72,860
Employed locally 110
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,350
    25th
    $37,480
    50th (median)
    $45,620
    75th
    $59,720
    90th
    $72,860

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 56% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 44% 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 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
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,550
    Rehabilitation Counselors $44,240
    Community Health Workers $50,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Hilton Head Island, SC is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.97 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 1.1% above 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,350 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,480.