Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Southern South Carolina
217 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Southern South Carolina belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $17,860 per year. The highest is $252,510.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $17,860 | 860 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $19,190 | 130 | |
| 3 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $21,360 | 210 | |
| 4 | Driver/Sales Workers | $22,430 | 200 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,080 | 140 | |
| 6 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $23,530 | 590 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,540 | 1,370 | |
| 8 | Funeral Attendants | $23,580 | 30 | |
| 9 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,620 | 130 | |
| 10 | Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $24,000 | 80 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $252,510 | 40 |
| Physician Assistants | $156,000 | 40 |
| Marketing Managers | $145,980 | 30 |
| Pharmacists | $134,180 | 110 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,380 | 110 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $125,680 | 160 |
| Software Developers | $125,270 | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $123,280 | 130 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $121,640 | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $115,120 | 140 |
| Human Resources Managers | $114,120 | 30 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $112,490 | 220 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $111,490 | 50 |
| Facilities Managers | $110,020 | 40 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $107,960 | 70 |
| Managers, All Other | $107,160 | 30 |
| Construction Managers | $107,140 | 110 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $102,910 | 190 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $101,760 | 40 |
| Lawyers | $101,560 | 110 |
| Electrical Engineers | $101,080 | 40 |
| Industrial Engineers | $100,410 | 90 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $100,360 | 40 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $99,570 | 40 |
| Physical Therapists | $98,180 | 70 |
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.
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