In South Carolina, epidemiologists earn $80,730 at the median — $38.81 an hour. The range runs from $55K at the entry level to $100K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of South Carolina. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Epidemiologists salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $54,770, 25th percentile $67,060, median $80,730, 75th percentile $93,280, 90th percentile $99,570. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level epidemiologists (10th percentile) start around $55K. Mid-career wages sit at $81K. Top earners bring in $100K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.
How much do epidemiologists make in South Carolina?▼
The median is $80,730 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $54,770, and experienced epidemiologists can clear $99,570. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $81K enough to live in South Carolina?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,137/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 24.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a epidemiologists salary go in South Carolina?▼
South Carolina has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median epidemiologists salary is worth about $86,648 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do epidemiologists get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
