Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in South Carolina
Rehabilitation Counselors in South Carolina make a median of $38,420 a year, or about $18.47 an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $81K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across South Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $38K get you in South Carolina?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, South Carolina
Entry-level rehabilitation counselors (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $81K or more, a $48K spread from bottom to top.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary by metro in South Carolina
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $44K | +15% | 30 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $44K | +14% | 100 |
| Columbia | $40K | +4% | 140 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $38K | -1% | 180 |
| Spartanburg | $35K | -8% | 30 |
| Florence | $33K | -15% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in South Carolina?
The median is $38,420 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,820, and experienced rehabilitation counselors can clear $80,610. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in South Carolina?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,673/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 47.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a rehabilitation counselors salary go in South Carolina?
South Carolina has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median rehabilitation counselors salary is worth about $41,236 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do rehabilitation counselors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.