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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $111K | $53.46/hr |
| 62 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $110K | $53.12/hr |
| 63 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Science | $109K | $52.44/hr |
| 64 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $109K | N/A |
| 65 | Food Scientists and Technologists | Science | $109K | $52.24/hr |
| 66 | Nuclear Technicians | Science | $108K | $52.16/hr |
| 67 | Construction Managers | Management | $108K | $51.98/hr |
| 68 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $107K | $51.37/hr |
| 69 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $106K | $51/hr |
| 70 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $106K | $50.87/hr |
Affordability snapshot: South Carolina
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Metro areas in South Carolina
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