Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #45 of 51 · SC
13.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,880 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $52,370
Employment 6,300
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,010P25 $43,070 Median $52,370P75 $65,070P90 $81,420
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in South Carolina earn between $35,010 and $81,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in South Carolina is $55,880, about 13.3% below the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | $58,920 | $60,430 | 1,260 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $56,780 | $59,270 | 300 |
| Florence, SC | $55,340 | $55,940 | 200 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $54,760 | $60,260 | 1,070 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $53,260 | $56,940 | 890 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $53,190 | $56,130 | 220 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $52,180 | $54,200 | 160 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $51,490 | $53,100 | 260 |
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