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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.

$72K
Avg. median salary
88.02
Cost of living index
$1,276
Median 2BR rent
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Population

Highest paying careers in Sumter

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
21Computer Systems AnalystsTechnology$96K$46.09/hr
22Management AnalystsBusiness & Finance$95K$45.74/hr
23Electrical EngineersEngineering$94K$45.4/hr
24Civil EngineersEngineering$94K$45.25/hr
25LogisticiansBusiness & Finance$94K$45.02/hr
26Education Administrators, Kindergarten through SecondaryManagement$93KN/A
27Business Operations Specialists, All OtherBusiness & Finance$89K$42.65/hr
28Project Management SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$88K$42.18/hr
29Registered NursesHealthcare$86K$41.47/hr
30Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsTechnology$81K$39.11/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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