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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Managers, All Other | Management | $130K | $62.48/hr |
| 42 | Software Developers | Technology | $129K | $62.24/hr |
| 43 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $127K | $61.05/hr |
| 44 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $127K | $61/hr |
| 45 | Nuclear Engineers | Engineering | $127K | $60.85/hr |
| 46 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $125K | $60.15/hr |
| 47 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $124K | $59.77/hr |
| 48 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $124K | $59.76/hr |
| 49 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $123K | $59.28/hr |
| 50 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $122K | $58.89/hr |
Affordability snapshot: South Carolina
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Metro areas in South Carolina
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