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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Anesthesiologists | Healthcare | $239K | $114.89/hr |
| 12 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $237K | $114.06/hr |
| 13 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $237K | $113.92/hr |
| 14 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $217K | $104.38/hr |
| 15 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $214K | $102.96/hr |
| 16 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $174K | $83.89/hr |
| 17 | Life Scientists, All Other | Science | $169K | $81.46/hr |
| 18 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $169K | $81.27/hr |
| 19 | Chief Executives | Management | $169K | $81.17/hr |
| 20 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $167K | $80.34/hr |
Affordability snapshot: South Carolina
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Metro areas in South Carolina
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