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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $106K | N/A |
| 72 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $106K | $50.78/hr |
| 73 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $105K | $50.44/hr |
| 74 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $105K | $50.28/hr |
| 75 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $104K | $50.06/hr |
| 76 | Facilities Managers | Management | $104K | $49.97/hr |
| 77 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $103K | N/A |
| 78 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $103K | $49.64/hr |
| 79 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $102K | N/A |
| 80 | Materials Scientists | Science | $102K | $49.01/hr |
Affordability snapshot: South Carolina
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Metro areas in South Carolina
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