Top Paying Jobs in South Carolina
South Carolina has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 231,730 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include General Internal Medicine Physicians ($359,500), Neurologists ($352,680), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($341,960). The cost of living index is 93.17 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,263/month.
State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
Highest paying careers in South Carolina
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $360K | $172.84/hr |
| 2 | Neurologists | Healthcare | $353K | $169.56/hr |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $342K | $164.41/hr |
| 4 | Orthodontists | Healthcare | $311K | $149.73/hr |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $302K | $145.36/hr |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $274K | $131.96/hr |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $265K | $127.64/hr |
| 8 | Dermatologists | Healthcare | $260K | $124.99/hr |
| 9 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | Healthcare | $247K | $118.64/hr |
| 10 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $239K | $115/hr |
Affordability snapshot: South Carolina
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Metro areas in South Carolina
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