What are the main factors that influence an Adoption Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Adoption Associate?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Adoption Associate roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Adoption Associate's salary?

An Adoption Associate's salary grows with experience: starting around $56,411 for beginners, reaching about $59,507 at mid-level, and approach $61,757 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Adoption Associate?

Adoption Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Adoption Associate roles are District of Columbia $71,202, California $70,932, Massachusetts $69,986. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Adoption Associate roles make?

Salaries for Adoption Associate level roles vary by specialization: Adoption Manager: $136,040; Adoption Worker: $63,327; Adoption Coordinator: $61,294; Adoption Consultant: $59,972; Adoption Caseworker: $58,260.

Adoption Associate Salary in South Carolina

How much does an Adoption Associate make in South Carolina? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adoption Associate in South Carolina is $60,257 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, an Adoption Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,573
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,073 to $65,656
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,533

10% $46,533

50% (Median) $60,257

90% $70,573

Adoption Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,656	$5,471	$1,263	$32
Average	$60,257	$5,021	$1,159	$29
25th Percentile	$53,073	$4,423	$1,021	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Adoption Associate Salaries

An Adoption Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Adoption Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adoption Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $56,411
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,659
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,507
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,607
Expert (over 8 years): $61,757

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Adoption Associate	less than 1 year	$56,411
Early Career Level Adoption Associate	1-2 years	$56,659
Mid-Level Level Adoption Associate	2-4 years	$59,507
Senior-Level Level Adoption Associate	5-8 years	$61,607
Expert Level Adoption Associate	over 8 years	$61,757

How Do Adoption Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Adoption Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $71,202.
California: $70,932.
Massachusetts: $69,986.

District of Columbia $71,202 California $70,932 Massachusetts $69,986 Washington $69,729 New Jersey $69,703 Alaska $69,613 Connecticut $68,726 New York $68,366

Hawaii $67,215 Rhode Island $66,675 Maryland $66,308 Minnesota $65,806 Colorado $65,613 Illinois $65,549 Oregon $65,305 Delaware $65,125

New Hampshire $65,012 Virginia $64,758 Pennsylvania $64,019 Nevada $63,646 North Dakota $63,523 Michigan $63,331 Wisconsin $63,260 Vermont $63,118

Texas $62,726 Maine $62,700 Arizona $62,662 Ohio $62,617 Georgia $62,025 Indiana $61,729 Wyoming $61,671 Utah $61,581

Iowa $61,543 Kansas $61,234 Louisiana $61,144 North Carolina $61,112 Missouri $61,099 Florida $60,848 Montana $60,713 Nebraska $60,585

Kentucky $60,514 South Carolina $60,257 Tennessee $60,096 Idaho $60,032 New Mexico $59,562 Oklahoma $59,459 Alabama $59,080 South Dakota $58,443

Arkansas $58,096 West Virginia $57,909 Mississippi $57,350

Top Paying Cities for Adoption Associate

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Spartanburg: $60,038
Boiling Springs: $60,041
Arcadia: $60,038

Spartanburg, SC $60,038

Boiling Springs, SC $60,041

Arcadia, SC $60,038

Buffalo, SC $59,757

Campobello, SC $59,630

Chesnee, SC $59,875

Clifton, SC $60,030

Clinton, SC $59,084

Converse, SC $60,045

Cowpens, SC $59,959

Cross Anchor, SC $59,621

Cross Hill, SC $58,567

Drayton, SC $60,039

Duncan, SC $59,891

Enoree, SC $59,642

Fairforest, SC $60,038

Fingerville, SC $59,815

Gaffney, SC $60,118

Glendale, SC $60,053

Alcolu, SC $56,895

Ballentine, SC $59,342

Bamberg, SC $58,039

Batesburg, SC $58,791

Bethune, SC $58,186

Bishopville, SC $57,555

Blackstock, SC $59,745

Blair, SC $59,332

Blythewood, SC $59,251

Bowman, SC $58,035

Camden, SC $58,536

Cameron, SC $57,920

Carlisle, SC $59,529

Cassatt, SC $58,161

Cayce, SC $59,395

Chapin, SC $59,134

Chappells, SC $58,343

Cope, SC $58,220

Cordova, SC $58,374

Dalzell, SC $57,401

Davis Station, SC $57,387

Denmark, SC $58,176

Eastover, SC $58,650

Elgin, SC $59,100

Elliott, SC $57,349

Elloree, SC $57,949

Eutawville, SC $58,280

Gable, SC $56,897

Gadsden, SC $58,653

Gaston, SC $59,259

Gilbert, SC $59,057

Great Falls, SC $60,146

Greeleyville, SC $57,542

Heath Springs, SC $59,735

Holly Hill, SC $58,191

Hopkins, SC $59,217

Horatio, SC $58,155

Irmo, SC $59,263

Jenkinsville, SC $59,233

Kershaw, SC $58,651

Lamar, SC $57,597

Leesville, SC $58,951

Lexington, SC $59,316

Liberty Hill, SC $59,325

Little Mountain, SC $59,095

Lugoff, SC $58,830

Lydia, SC $57,666

Lynchburg, SC $57,187

Ehrhardt, SC $57,677

Lodge, SC $57,689

Mc Bee, SC $58,245

Manning, SC $57,194

Mayesville, SC $56,928

Monetta, SC $58,729

Neeses, SC $58,641

Newberry, SC $58,707

New Zion, SC $57,098

North, SC $58,769

Norway, SC $58,314

Olanta, SC $57,469

Orangeburg, SC $58,223

Peak, SC $59,194

Pelion, SC $59,021

Pinewood, SC $57,363

New Ellenton, SC $59,227

Allendale, SC $58,129

Barnwell, SC $58,424

Hilda, SC $58,239

Bath, SC $59,511

Blackville, SC $58,250

Bradley, SC $58,455

Clarks Hill, SC $59,302

Clearwater, SC $59,511

Edgefield, SC $59,028

Elko, SC $58,545

Fairfax, SC $57,939

Gloverville, SC $59,468

Graniteville, SC $59,438

Jackson, SC $59,423

Johnston, SC $58,907

Langley, SC $59,495

Mc Cormick, SC $58,594

Martin, SC $58,242

Modoc, SC $59,082

Montmorenci, SC $59,111

Mount Carmel, SC $58,188

North Augusta, SC $59,511

Beech Island, SC $59,511

Olar, SC $57,999

Parksville, SC $58,976

Plum Branch, SC $58,914

Sycamore, SC $57,979

Trenton, SC $59,192

Troy, SC $58,751

Ulmer, SC $57,968

Vaucluse, SC $59,396

Warrenville, SC $59,456

Williston, SC $58,702

Windsor, SC $58,882

Beaufort, SC $58,964

Ladys Island, SC $58,760

Okatie, SC $59,272

Bluffton, SC $59,526

Brunson, SC $57,770

Coosawhatchie, SC $58,820

Crocketville, SC $57,932

Dale, SC $58,616

Daufuskie Island, SC $59,577

Early Branch, SC $58,283

Estill, SC $58,248

Saint Helena Island, SC $58,880

Furman, SC $58,405

Garnett, SC $58,679

Gifford, SC $58,041

Hampton, SC $58,017

Hilton Head Island, SC $59,301

Hardeeville, SC $59,661

Islandton, SC $57,794

Lobeco, SC $58,653

Luray, SC $57,823

Miley, SC $57,728

Pineland, SC $58,720

Port Royal, SC $59,029

Ridgeland, SC $59,062

Scotia, SC $58,414

Seabrook, SC $58,594

Sheldon, SC $58,880

Tillman, SC $58,999

Varnville, SC $58,154

Yemassee, SC $58,346

Clemson, SC $59,062

Cleveland, SC $59,163

Conestee, SC $59,513

Donalds, SC $59,015

Inman, SC $59,896

Joanna, SC $58,889

Jonesville, SC $59,920

Kinards, SC $58,480

Landrum, SC $59,265

Laurens, SC $59,080

Lockhart, SC $59,938

Lyman, SC $59,699

Mayo, SC $59,945

Moore, SC $60,032

Mountville, SC $58,653

Pacolet, SC $59,956

Pacolet Mills, SC $59,970

Pauline, SC $59,916

Reidville, SC $59,858

Roebuck, SC $60,010

Startex, SC $60,003

Una, SC $60,038

Union, SC $59,703

Waterloo, SC $58,783

Wellford, SC $59,987

White Stone, SC $60,048

Woodruff, SC $59,791

Charleston, SC $61,067

Charleston Afb, SC $61,067

North Charleston, SC $61,067

Hanahan, SC $61,067

Adams Run, SC $60,130

Awendaw, SC $60,523

Bethera, SC $59,869

Bonneau, SC $59,253

Branchville, SC $57,951

Canadys, SC $58,581

Cordesville, SC $60,203

Cottageville, SC $59,711

Cross, SC $58,565

Dorchester, SC $59,116

Edisto Island, SC $59,952

Due West, SC $58,773

Easley, SC $59,423

Fair Play, SC $58,623

Fountain Inn, SC $59,365

Gray Court, SC $59,264

Greenwood, SC $58,579

Greer, SC $59,487

Hodges, SC $58,752

Honea Path, SC $59,136

Iva, SC $58,578

La France, SC $59,114

Liberty, SC $59,267

Long Creek, SC $58,269

Lowndesville, SC $58,600

Marietta, SC $59,263

Mauldin, SC $59,489

Mountain Rest, SC $58,411

Newry, SC $58,959

Ninety Six, SC $58,503

Norris, SC $59,177

Pelzer, SC $59,350

Pendleton, SC $59,143

Pickens, SC $59,206

Seneca, SC $58,945

Piedmont, SC $59,444

Richland, SC $58,768

Salem, SC $58,826

Sandy Springs, SC $59,065

Simpsonville, SC $59,396

Six Mile, SC $59,057

Slater, SC $59,345

Starr, SC $58,836

Sunset, SC $59,008

Tamassee, SC $58,563

Taylors, SC $59,439

Tigerville, SC $59,332

Townville, SC $58,869

Travelers Rest, SC $59,334

Walhalla, SC $58,689

Ware Shoals, SC $59,104

Westminster, SC $58,520

West Union, SC $58,844

Williamston, SC $59,278

Blacksburg, SC $60,673

Bowling Green, SC $61,527

Catawba, SC $61,583

Chester, SC $60,717

Fort Mill, SC $61,556

Chesterfield, SC $58,300

Clover, SC $61,559

Edgemoor, SC $61,567

Fort Lawn, SC $61,011

Hickory Grove, SC $60,268

Jefferson, SC $58,513

Lancaster, SC $60,726

Lando, SC $61,470

Mc Connells, SC $61,268

Mount Croghan, SC $58,596

Pageland, SC $59,626

Richburg, SC $60,966

Rock Hill, SC $61,974

Ruby, SC $58,466

Sharon, SC $60,491

Smyrna, SC $60,572

Van Wyck, SC $61,508

York, SC $61,413

Aiken, SC $59,177

Folly Beach, SC $61,067

Walterboro, SC $58,642

Williams, SC $57,991

Florence, SC $57,839

Andrews, SC $57,946

Aynor, SC $57,787

Bennettsville, SC $57,644

Blenheim, SC $57,717

Cades, SC $57,333

Centenary, SC $57,595

Cheraw, SC $58,254

Clio, SC $57,629

Conway, SC $57,784

Coward, SC $57,719

Darlington, SC $57,826

Dillon, SC $57,636

Effingham, SC $57,811

Fork, SC $57,620

Galivants Ferry, SC $57,775

Green Sea, SC $57,698

Gresham, SC $57,651

Hamer, SC $57,724

Hartsville, SC $57,854

Hemingway, SC $57,736

Johnsonville, SC $57,520

Kingstree, SC $57,778

Lake City, SC $57,469

Lake View, SC $57,730

Lane, SC $57,895

Latta, SC $57,714

Little River, SC $58,095

Little Rock, SC $57,684

Longs, SC $57,923

Loris, SC $57,760

Mc Coll, SC $57,880

Marion, SC $57,671

Myrtle Beach, SC $57,935

Minturn, SC $57,640

Mullins, SC $57,638

Murrells Inlet, SC $57,796

Nesmith, SC $57,707

Nichols, SC $57,680

North Myrtle Beach, SC $58,081

Pamplico, SC $57,660

Patrick, SC $58,220

Pawleys Island, SC $57,698

Rains, SC $57,654

Salters, SC $57,902

Scranton, SC $57,619

Sellers, SC $57,698

Society Hill, SC $57,675

Tatum, SC $57,862

Wallace, SC $58,053

Greenville, SC $59,511

Abbeville, SC $58,538

Anderson, SC $59,098

Belton, SC $59,181

Calhoun Falls, SC $58,311

Central, SC $59,117

Georgetown, SC $57,893

Goose Creek, SC $60,913

Green Pond, SC $59,267

Grover, SC $58,542

Harleyville, SC $58,408

Hollywood, SC $60,437

Huger, SC $60,336

Isle Of Palms, SC $61,055

Jacksonboro, SC $59,671

Jamestown, SC $59,471

Johns Island, SC $61,067

Ladson, SC $60,763

Mc Clellanville, SC $59,516

Moncks Corner, SC $59,901

Mount Pleasant, SC $61,067

Pineville, SC $58,076

Pinopolis, SC $59,228

Ravenel, SC $60,816

Reevesville, SC $58,113

Ridgeville, SC $59,959

Round O, SC $59,464

Ruffin, SC $58,086

Russellville, SC $58,289

Saint George, SC $58,455

Saint Stephen, SC $58,300

Smoaks, SC $57,951

Sullivans Island, SC $61,067

Summerville, SC $60,298

Wadmalaw Island, SC $60,717

Pomaria, SC $59,171

Gramling, SC $59,659

Prosperity, SC $58,983

Rembert, SC $57,900

Ridge Spring, SC $58,860

Ridgeway, SC $59,176

Rion, SC $59,266

Rowesville, SC $58,105

Saint Matthews, SC $58,462

Salley, SC $58,698

Saluda, SC $58,505

Santee, SC $58,175

Sardinia, SC $57,123

Silverstreet, SC $58,414

Springfield, SC $58,546

State Park, SC $59,394

Summerton, SC $57,666

Sumter, SC $56,861

Shaw A F B, SC $57,268

Swansea, SC $59,072

Timmonsville, SC $57,758

Turbeville, SC $57,147

Vance, SC $58,211

Wagener, SC $58,712

Ward, SC $58,725

Wedgefield, SC $57,537

West Columbia, SC $59,395

Westville, SC $58,646

White Rock, SC $59,200

Whitmire, SC $58,743

Winnsboro, SC $59,412

Columbia, SC $59,395

Adoption Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Adoption Associate roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Adoption Associate positions in Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Adoption Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Adoption Associate

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$66,282	$32.0	10%

Adoption Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adoption Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$53,073

Average $60,257/year

$65,656

$4,423

Average $5,021/month

$5,471

$1,021

Average $1,159/week

$1,263

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Average $29/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$65,656	$5,471	$1,263	$32
Average	$60,257	$5,021	$1,159	$29
25th Percentile	$53,073	$4,423	$1,021	$26

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