Social Workers, All Other pay range in Columbia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $122,280 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Columbia earn between $90,670 and $115,480.
- $70K10th
- $91K25th
- $100KMedian
- $115K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,500 | $8,208 | $47.36 |
| Median | $100,420 | $8,368 | $48.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $90,670 | $7,556 | $43.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $115,480 | $9,623 | $55.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Columbia vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Other social workers in Columbia earn 7% more than the South Carolina average ($92,120) and 30% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +40% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $98,500 | $100,420 | $70,260 | $122,280 | 160 |
| South Carolina | $92,120 | $96,350 | $43,860 | $118,580 | 440 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Columbia
On the average salary of $98,500, a single filer in Columbia takes home about $73,959 a year, or $6,163 a month and $2,845 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbia a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbia area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.7), so the average $98,500 buys what about $105,165 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbia ($46,430). A typical home costs $256,154, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other South Carolina cities
Columbia ranks 1st of 4 South Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Columbia$98,500
- Charleston$93,640
- Myrtle Beach$88,910
- Greenville$82,750
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Columbia: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Columbia?
$47.35 an hour on average, and $48.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $90,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Columbia?
About $73,959 a year ($6,163 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,500.
Do other social workers earn more in Columbia than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029; area Columbia, SC (17900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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