DOL Median (South Carolina)
$45,823
vs National
-29.5%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,083
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,823
-29.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in South Carolina earns $45,823 in nominal terms, which is 29.5% below the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,083 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 | $48,485 | 1 |
| SC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL | $43,162 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Hydrologists
Redmond, WA · $109,000Houston, TX · $107,058Greenbelt, MA · $101,522Norwood, MA · $97,989Fairbanks, AL · $95,846Top-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 Hydrologists make in South Carolina?
The median Hydrologists salary in South Carolina is $45,823 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is South Carolina a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in South Carolina earns 29.5% less than the national median of $65,004, or $48,083 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.