Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in South Carolina
713 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in South Carolina belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $18,370 per year. The highest is $359,500.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $18,370 | 47,200 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $19,370 | 10,680 | |
| 3 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $22,230 | 850 | |
| 4 | Driver/Sales Workers | $22,240 | 6,430 | |
| 5 | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $25,850 | 330 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,210 | 1,900 | |
| 7 | School Bus Monitors | $26,240 | 1,180 | |
| 8 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,490 | 1,300 | |
| 9 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,830 | 6,220 | |
| 10 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,000 | 7,990 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $359,500 | 1,260 |
| Neurologists | $352,680 | 40 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $341,960 | 80 |
| Orthodontists | $311,450 | — |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $302,340 | 350 |
| Physicians, All Other | $274,480 | 4,510 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $265,480 | 1,010 |
| Dermatologists | $259,990 | 180 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $246,770 | 70 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $239,200 | — |
| Cardiologists | $239,200 | 210 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 1,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 100 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | — |
| Anesthesiologists | $238,970 | 950 |
| Psychiatrists | $237,250 | 200 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $236,950 | 80 |
| Pediatricians, General | $217,120 | 420 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $214,160 | 100 |
| Radiologists | $174,480 | — |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $169,440 | — |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,040 | 3,200 |
| Chief Executives | $168,840 | 1,740 |
| Podiatrists | $167,110 | 70 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $162,400 | 110 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data