Median DOL Salary
$73,526
Total DOL Filings
515
Companies Hiring
21
Cost of Living Index
95.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Clemson, SC$73,526
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Clemson, SC is 20.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Clemson
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | 510 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Modjoul Inc | 14 | $85,000 | Other | |
| HUMANITARIAN SOFTWARE FOUNDATION | 4 | $55,199 | Other | |
| OPUS WEARABLES, LLC | 3 | $65,000 | Other | |
| FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC. | 3 | $154,003 | Other | |
| Virtusa Corporation | 2 | $102,100 | Other | |
| OMNIBOND SYSTEMS LLC | 2 | $77,000 | Other | |
| CVS Rx Services | 2 | $114,400 | Other | |
| SIVEES, INC | 2 | $59,000 | Other | |
| Hertzler Systems Inc. | 1 | $64,467 | Other | |
| Wonolo Inc. | 1 | $159,500 | Other | |
| ANMED HEALTH | 1 | $233,145 | Other | |
| 3 Promise Labor Services Ltd | 1 | $87,027 | Other | |
| REENAR IT INC | 1 | $101,192 | Other | |
| NCR Corporation | 1 | $93,592 | Other | |
| DANIEL BECK ARCHITECTURE LLC | 1 | $58,000 | Other | |
| Project Merz Inc | 1 | $41,070 | Other | |
| STRYKER MEDICAL, A DIVISION OF STRYKER CORPORATION | 1 | $83,970 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Clemson
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,000 | +58.1% | 19 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,240 | +37.4% | 5 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,000 | +8.8% | 6 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,000 | +6.6% | 19 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,845 | -12.3% | 34 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,500 | +13.4% | 21 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,040 | -14.3% | 6 |
| Electrical Engineers | $65,000 | -37.6% | 10 |
| Industrial Engineers | $58,000 | -41.3% | 6 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $56,000 | -20.5% | 7 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $54,000 | -11% | 7 |
| Physicists | $47,070 | -64.1% | 5 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $44,000 | -49.4% | 8 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $43,500 | -7% | 5 |
| Chemists | $42,000 | -46.1% | 7 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $41,414 | -49.7% | 12 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $40,800 | -42.7% | 5 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $37,336 | -27.6% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - South Carolina
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for South Carolina.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $236,950 | 1,060 |
| Anesthesiologists | $229,870 | 870 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $228,850 | 150 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $225,800 | 950 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $206,450 | 130 |
| Pediatricians, General | $201,990 | 320 |
| Chief Executives | $181,830 | 2,950 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,790 | 2,840 |
| Podiatrists | $161,250 | 80 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $160,370 | 100 |
Salary Trend in Clemson, SC
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Clemson, SC has a cost of living index of 95.3, which is 4.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $104,932 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,000 | $131,165 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,240 | $116,726 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,000 | $115,425 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,000 | $92,340 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,845 | $89,029 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Clemson, SC stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Clemson, SC
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.