May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC
270 occupations
Across 270 occupations with published wages in Hilton Head Island, physicians, all other record the highest median at $412,490 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Hilton Head Island
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $412,490 | 110 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $276,020 | 30 | |
| 3 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $227,660 | 50 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $174,230 | 60 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $144,990 | 60 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $144,640 | 50 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $137,360 | 180 | |
| 8 | Financial Managers | $128,900 | 280 | |
| 9 | Managers, All Other | $127,640 | 60 | |
| 10 | Software Developers | $125,760 | 260 | |
| 11 | Physician Assistants | $125,350 | 80 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $124,800 | 80 | |
| 13 | Sales Managers | $124,290 | 300 | |
| 14 | Industrial Production Managers | $121,560 | 50 | |
| 15 | Management Analysts | $119,430 | 340 | |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | $119,130 | 260 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $118,750 | 50 | |
| 18 | Lawyers | $107,740 | 370 | |
| 19 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,370 | 120 | |
| 20 | Facilities Managers | $106,330 | 80 | |
| 21 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $104,880 | 50 | |
| 22 | Construction Managers | $104,600 | 280 | |
| 23 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,570 | 350 | |
| 24 | Administrative Services Managers | $104,240 | 70 | |
| 25 | Mechanical Engineers | $104,150 | 40 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 3,700 | $33,880 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,390 | $19,830 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,440 | $29,550 |
| Cashiers | 2,280 | $30,350 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,220 | $30,900 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,730 | $36,820 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,640 | $37,590 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 1,550 | $37,770 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,510 | $38,290 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,480 | $36,110 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $19,830 | 3,390 |
| Bartenders | $20,030 | 660 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $21,850 | 220 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $24,050 | 110 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $24,950 | 350 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $25,490 | 60 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $26,890 | — |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,290 | 300 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,300 | 1,140 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $28,380 | 250 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.