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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $162K | N/A |
| 22 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $161K | $77.34/hr |
| 23 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $159K | $76.27/hr |
| 24 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $156K | $75.14/hr |
| 25 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $146K | $70.17/hr |
| 26 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $144K | N/A |
| 27 | Marketing Managers | Management | $143K | $68.89/hr |
| 28 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $141K | $67.85/hr |
| 29 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $141K | $67.56/hr |
| 30 | Physicists | Science | $138K | $66.54/hr |
Affordability snapshot: South Carolina
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Metro areas in South Carolina
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