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Social and Human Service Assistants

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Home › Community and Social Service › Social and Human Service Assistants › South Carolina
Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, South Carolina
$43,500 / year
≈ $3,650 per month · $20.91 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for South Carolina · median $40,000
25th percentile
$36,000Average
$43,50075th percentile
$48,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Social and Human Service Assistants salary by state
Alabama$38,500
Alaska$54,500
Arizona$44,000
Arkansas$39,000
California$57,000
Colorado$52,000
Connecticut$48,000
Delaware$43,000
District of Columbia$63,000
Florida$47,000
Georgia$43,000
Hawaii$46,000
Idaho$50,500
Illinois$52,000
Indiana$46,000
Iowa$46,000
Kansas$45,000
Kentucky$41,500
Louisiana$38,500
Maine$51,000
Maryland$53,000
Massachusetts$52,000
Michigan$44,500
Minnesota$54,000
Mississippi$34,000
Missouri$43,500
Montana$42,000
Nebraska$41,000
Nevada$44,000
New Hampshire$49,000
New Jersey$53,500
New Mexico$49,500
New York$51,000
North Carolina$45,500
North Dakota$50,500
Ohio$42,500
Oklahoma$40,500
Oregon$55,000
Pennsylvania$46,500
Rhode Island$52,500
South Carolina$43,500
South Dakota$40,500
Tennessee$42,500
Texas$48,000
Utah$44,500
Vermont$49,000
Virginia$46,500
Washington$58,000
West Virginia$42,500
Wisconsin$52,000
Wyoming$47,000

Total cash compensation

Base salary plus target bonus using the Grahall equation. Bonus is a function of base; higher base means a higher target bonus.

Base salary
$49,500
National baseline
Target bonus
$1,500
3.5% of base
Total target cash
$51,000
Base plus target bonus
Bonus range (25th to 75th percentile): $1,000 to $2,500
Long-term incentive (LTI) varies by industry and executive tier and is not included in this view.
About this role

Social and Human Service Assistants is a professional role within the function in the Community and Social Service job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

Total cash compensation

Base salary plus target bonus using the Grahall equation. Bonus is a function of base; higher base means a higher target bonus.

Base salary
$49,500
National baseline
Target bonus
$1,500
3.5% of base
Total target cash
$51,000
Base plus target bonus
Bonus range (25th to 75th percentile): $1,000 to $2,500
Long-term incentive (LTI) varies by industry and executive tier and is not included in this view.
What Social and Human Service Assistantss do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

  • Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
  • Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients.
  • Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
  • Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
  • Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.

Top skills: Speaking Social Perceptiveness Active Listening Service Orientation Reading Comprehension Coordination

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Social and Human Service Assistants pay by experience level
Entry level$35,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$39,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$47,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$56,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$65,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+6.4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
50,600
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Social and Human Service Assistants salary by industry
Social Assistance

182,250 workers

$47,000

Individual and Family Services

128,540 workers

$47,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

84,730 workers

$56,000

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

51,420 workers

$56,500

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

45,690 workers

$44,500

Ambulatory Health Care Services

42,180 workers

$47,500

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services

36,250 workers

$46,500

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

32,020 workers

$50,500

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

31,990 workers

$55,500

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities

29,030 workers

$43,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Social and Human Service Assistants pays 26% below the average across 17 roles in the Community and Social Service job family (family average $66,500).

Similar-paying roles in Community and Social Service
Rehabilitation Counselor$53,500
Religious Workers, All Other$56,000
Community Health Worker$58,000
Counselors, All Other$60,000
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$61,500
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$64,500
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,000
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,500
Clergy$69,000
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70,500
Careers related to Social and Human Service Assistants
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70,500
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,000
Healthcare Social Worker$74,500
Marriage and Family Therapists$79,500
Rehabilitation Counselor$53,500
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Social and Human Service Assistants make?

The average base salary for a Social and Human Service Assistants in the United States is $49,500 per year, or about $23.80 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $39,500 and $56,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Community and Social Service roles?

The Community and Social Service job family averages $66,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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