May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northeastern South Carolina
Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area
268 occupations
Across 268 occupations with published wages in Northeastern South Carolina, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $419,010 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northeastern South Carolina
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $419,010 | 60 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $350,420 | 100 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $163,910 | 50 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $143,480 | 40 | |
| 5 | Marketing Managers | $132,980 | 60 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $131,100 | 170 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,620 | 50 | |
| 8 | Financial Managers | $128,780 | 200 | |
| 9 | Managers, All Other | $125,400 | 40 | |
| 10 | Software Developers | $124,090 | 120 | |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $123,780 | 180 | |
| 12 | Industrial Production Managers | $122,960 | 240 | |
| 13 | Administrative Services Managers | $122,200 | 90 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $116,980 | 180 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $116,070 | 60 | |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $116,060 | 70 | |
| 17 | Data Scientists | $114,300 | 60 | |
| 18 | Facilities Managers | $114,260 | 50 | |
| 19 | Veterinarians | $113,080 | 40 | |
| 20 | Lawyers | $102,790 | 200 | |
| 21 | Electrical Engineers | $102,470 | 30 | |
| 22 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $101,030 | 90 | |
| 23 | Physical Therapists | $100,330 | 80 | |
| 24 | Construction Managers | $99,100 | 100 | |
| 25 | Occupational Therapists | $98,320 | 40 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 2,890 | $27,570 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,650 | $28,310 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,200 | $24,080 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,060 | $39,100 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,730 | $28,950 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,670 | $17,700 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,640 | $35,930 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,510 | $60,750 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,400 | $34,760 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,370 | $49,970 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| School Bus Monitors | $17,490 | — |
| Coaches and Scouts | $17,650 | — |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $17,700 | 1,670 |
| Bartenders | $17,810 | 310 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $19,120 | 310 |
| Tutors | $20,950 | 40 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $21,630 | 220 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,780 | 210 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,080 | 280 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $23,260 | 90 |
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.