State Median Salary
$81,038
Total DOL Filings
25,407
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
95.3
National average = 100
South Carolina vs National Average
South Carolina
$81,038
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
South Carolina median DOL salary is +63.7% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in South Carolina
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | 4,880 | $75,101 | University of South Carolina |
| Greenville, SC | 3,742 | $74,397 | Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. |
| Fort Mill, SC | 3,126 | $97,351 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP |
| Charleston, SC | 1,383 | $84,465 | MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Spartanburg, SC | 836 | $86,906 | American Credit Acceptance |
| Lexington, SC | 632 | $67,384 | Lexington County School District One |
| Clemson, SC | 515 | $73,526 | Clemson University |
| Florence, SC | 504 | $115,268 | L&T Technology Services LLC |
| Anderson, SC | 474 | $84,445 | Defender Services, Inc. |
| North Charleston, SC | 455 | $76,279 | CMC AMERICAS INC |
Top Employers in South Carolina
Highest-Paying Occupations in South Carolina
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $250,000 | +137.6% | 9 |
| Chief Executives | $140,000 | -23% | 28 |
| Dentists, General | $136,500 | -13.9% | 22 |
| Epidemiologists | $131,875 | +63.4% | 6 |
| Software Developers | $129,514 | +19.2% | 10 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,000 | +56.7% | 42 |
| Pharmacists | $118,560 | -12.8% | 81 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $115,235 | -19.1% | 71 |
| Human Resources Managers | $106,500 | -10.3% | 6 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $104,260 | -36.4% | 43 |
| Marketing Managers | $100,000 | -19.4% | 35 |
| Construction Managers | $99,175 | -4.7% | 16 |
| Veterinarians | $97,500 | -23.1% | 12 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $97,240 | -26.2% | 11 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $94,910 | -12% | 5 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $91,811 | -26.8% | 31 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $91,300 | -11.1% | 16 |
| Financial Managers | $91,000 | -28.7% | 20 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | +7.5% | 99 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,000 | -17.9% | 18 |
BLS Wage Survey - South Carolina
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Dentists, General | $158,460 | 2,320 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $158,290 | 160 |
| Orthodontists | $148,410 | 280 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $145,380 | 60 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $143,150 | 680 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $142,490 | 4,360 |
| Optometrists | $137,450 | 480 |
| Psychologists, All Other | $135,950 | 140 |
| Pharmacists | $135,900 | 5,920 |
| Psychiatrists | $135,530 | 120 |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in South Carolina?
South Carolina has a cost of living index of
95.3 (national average = 100), meaning it is
4.7% less expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in South Carolina has the purchasing power equivalent of
$104,932 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $250,000 | $262,329 |
| Chief Executives | $140,000 | $146,905 |
| Dentists, General | $136,500 | $143,232 |
| Epidemiologists | $131,875 | $138,379 |
| Software Developers | $129,514 | $135,901 |
Salary Trend in South Carolina
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in South Carolina
Medical and Health Services Managers in South Carolina
Chief Executives in South Carolina
Dentists, General in South Carolina
Epidemiologists in South Carolina
Software Developers in South Carolina
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in South Carolina
Pharmacists in South Carolina
Computer and Information Systems Managers in South Carolina
Compare South Carolina to Another State
See how South Carolina stacks up against other states.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.