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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $122K | $58.84/hr |
| 52 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $122K | $58.72/hr |
| 53 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $122K | $58.47/hr |
| 54 | Lawyers | Legal | $120K | $57.84/hr |
| 55 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $119K | $57.43/hr |
| 56 | Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $119K | $57.03/hr |
| 57 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $114K | $54.93/hr |
| 58 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $114K | $54.67/hr |
| 59 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $112K | $53.97/hr |
| 60 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $112K | $53.86/hr |
Affordability snapshot: South Carolina
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Metro areas in South Carolina
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