May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northwestern South Carolina
Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area
313 occupations
Across 313 occupations with published wages in Northwestern South Carolina, physicians, all other record the highest median at $279,620 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northwestern South Carolina
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $279,620 | 230 | |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $278,640 | 70 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $232,600 | 110 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $161,250 | 50 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,950 | 120 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,660 | 100 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $136,250 | 50 | |
| 8 | Sales Managers | $133,740 | 200 | |
| 9 | Pharmacists | $133,690 | 200 | |
| 10 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $130,850 | 110 | |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $129,260 | 60 | |
| 12 | Industrial Production Managers | $127,790 | 440 | |
| 13 | Financial Managers | $124,400 | 270 | |
| 14 | Physician Assistants | $122,690 | 110 | |
| 15 | Nurse Practitioners | $121,720 | 250 | |
| 16 | Administrative Services Managers | $117,770 | 110 | |
| 17 | Lawyers | $117,680 | 130 | |
| 18 | Software Developers | $117,140 | 150 | |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | $112,490 | 70 | |
| 20 | Purchasing Managers | $112,270 | 30 | |
| 21 | Veterinarians | $108,910 | 30 | |
| 22 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $108,590 | 40 | |
| 23 | Data Scientists | $106,160 | 60 | |
| 24 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $105,170 | 60 | |
| 25 | Construction Managers | $104,760 | 190 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,320 | $40,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,860 | $25,700 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,830 | $36,990 |
| Cashiers | 2,770 | $27,760 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,600 | $30,270 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,810 | $82,620 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,800 | $34,980 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,750 | $34,330 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,580 | $51,810 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,450 | $60,340 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $17,520 | 1,370 |
| Bartenders | $18,740 | 250 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $21,630 | 210 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,340 | 320 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,310 | 190 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $24,960 | 40 |
| School Bus Monitors | $25,030 | — |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $25,470 | 370 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $25,600 | 140 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $25,700 | 2,860 |
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.