May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Sumter
Sumter, SC
166 occupations
Across 166 occupations with published wages in Sumter, computer and information systems managers record the highest median at $137,690 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Sumter
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $137,690 | 40 | |
| 2 | Marketing Managers | $133,720 | 30 | |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,450 | 40 | |
| 4 | Managers, All Other | $129,960 | 50 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $129,820 | 80 | |
| 6 | Financial Managers | $128,400 | 90 | |
| 7 | Industrial Production Managers | $127,350 | 80 | |
| 8 | Sales Managers | $124,810 | 80 | |
| 9 | Software Developers | $121,880 | 50 | |
| 10 | Construction Managers | $117,490 | 90 | |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $112,080 | 80 | |
| 12 | Administrative Services Managers | $106,480 | 40 | |
| 13 | Lawyers | $101,900 | 70 | |
| 14 | Industrial Engineers | $101,430 | 140 | |
| 15 | Mechanical Engineers | $101,010 | 40 | |
| 16 | Physical Therapists | $100,520 | 50 | |
| 17 | General and Operations Managers | $99,850 | 420 | |
| 18 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $99,830 | 110 | |
| 19 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $98,490 | 40 | |
| 20 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $96,890 | 60 | |
| 21 | Computer Systems Analysts | $95,870 | 60 | |
| 22 | Management Analysts | $95,150 | 140 | |
| 23 | Electrical Engineers | $94,440 | 60 | |
| 24 | Civil Engineers | $94,110 | 40 | |
| 25 | Logisticians | $93,640 | 70 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,060 | $24,510 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,010 | $28,720 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 990 | $39,100 |
| Cashiers | 910 | $26,710 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 890 | $28,030 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 880 | $39,040 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 720 | $36,090 |
| Registered Nurses | 670 | $86,260 |
| Office Clerks, General | 620 | $35,260 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 580 | $30,640 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $17,440 | 490 |
| Bartenders | $18,040 | 100 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $20,820 | 150 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,960 | 70 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $22,050 | 60 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,260 | 50 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,350 | 80 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | $23,790 | 80 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,980 | 280 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $24,510 | 1,060 |
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.