May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southern South Carolina
Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area
217 occupations
Across 217 occupations with published wages in Southern South Carolina, physicians, all other record the highest median at $252,510 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southern South Carolina
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 2,170 | $26,490 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,430 | $36,460 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,400 | $29,120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,370 | $23,540 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,330 | $51,670 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,310 | $28,460 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,100 | $81,800 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,050 | $33,860 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 970 | $28,110 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 950 | $39,990 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $17,860 | 860 |
| Bartenders | $19,190 | 130 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $21,360 | 210 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $22,430 | 200 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,080 | 140 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $23,530 | 590 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,540 | 1,370 |
| Funeral Attendants | $23,580 | 30 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,620 | 130 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $24,000 | 80 |
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.