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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $137K | $65.88/hr |
| 32 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $137K | $65.86/hr |
| 33 | Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | Engineering | $137K | $65.86/hr |
| 34 | Financial Managers | Management | $136K | $65.46/hr |
| 35 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $136K | $65.24/hr |
| 36 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $135K | $64.9/hr |
| 37 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $132K | $63.33/hr |
| 38 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $131K | $63.05/hr |
| 39 | Sales Managers | Management | $131K | $63.02/hr |
| 40 | Database Architects | Technology | $130K | $62.5/hr |
Affordability snapshot: South Carolina
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Metro areas in South Carolina
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