DOL Median (South Carolina)
$48,318
vs National
-16.4%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,701
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,318
-16.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in South Carolina earns $48,318 in nominal terms, which is 16.4% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,701 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | $48,318 | 1 |
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College Park, MA · $127,383Santa Fe, NE · $120,000Cupertino, CA · $111,935Philadelphia, PA · $96,408Duluth, GA · $93,122Top-Paying Roles in South Carolina
Neurologists · $350,000Orthodontists · $325,000Medical and Health Services Managers · $250,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $239,200Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers · $165,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Geographers make in South Carolina?
The median Geographers salary in South Carolina is $48,318 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is South Carolina a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in South Carolina earns 16.4% less than the national median of $57,764, or $50,701 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.