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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $100K | $47.9/hr |
| 92 | Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $100K | N/A |
| 93 | Financial Risk Specialists | Business & Finance | $100K | $47.85/hr |
| 94 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.66/hr |
| 95 | Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | Management | $99K | $47.57/hr |
| 96 | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.5/hr |
| 97 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47.33/hr |
| 98 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $98K | $47.25/hr |
| 99 | Ship Engineers | Transportation | $98K | $47.06/hr |
| 100 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $98K | $46.88/hr |
Affordability snapshot: South Carolina
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Metro areas in South Carolina
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