Top Paying Jobs in Sumter, SC
Sumter, SC has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 12,490 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Computer and Information Systems Managers ($137,690), Marketing Managers ($133,720), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($133,450). The cost of living index is 88.02 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,276/month.
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Avg. median salary
88.02
Cost of living index
$1,276
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Sumter
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $138K | $66.2/hr |
| 2 | Marketing Managers | Management | $134K | $64.29/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $133K | $64.16/hr |
| 4 | Managers, All Other | Management | $130K | $62.48/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $130K | $62.41/hr |
| 6 | Financial Managers | Management | $128K | $61.73/hr |
| 7 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $127K | $61.23/hr |
| 8 | Sales Managers | Management | $125K | $60/hr |
| 9 | Software Developers | Technology | $122K | $58.6/hr |
| 10 | Construction Managers | Management | $117K | $56.49/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Sumter
Cost of living vs. national average-12.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,276/mo
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