DOL Median (South Carolina)
$82,098
vs National
-19.5%
National: $102,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$86,147
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$82,098
-19.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$102,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Purchasing Managers in South Carolina earns $82,098 in nominal terms, which is 19.5% below the national average of $102,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $86,147 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton Corporation | $123,720 | 4 |
| Robert Bosch LLC | $120,328 | 2 |
| Crane Co | $115,000 | 9 |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. | $111,811 | 10 |
| Cummins Inc. | $93,018 | 54 |
| Electrolux Home Products Inc. | $92,700 | 6 |
| Schneider Electric LLC | $82,713 | 17 |
| ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC | $78,770 | 1 |
| DAY & ZIMMERMANN INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $78,612 | 1 |
| Pure Fishing Inc | $78,281 | 3 |
| LIST COMPANY, INC. | $65,000 | 2 |
| GRANDEUR MANAGEMENT INC | $44,390 | 2 |
| Sonoco Products Company | N/A | 2 |
| DELTA POWER EQUIPMENT CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
| Sunex International Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Purchasing Managers make in South Carolina?
The median Purchasing Managers salary in South Carolina is $82,098 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is South Carolina a good place to work as a Purchasing Managers?
A Purchasing Managers in South Carolina earns 19.5% less than the national median of $102,000, or $86,147 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.