SOC 13-2054 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Financial Risk Specialists — South Carolina
South Carolina · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in South Carolina is $99,520 a year, trailing the national median of $117,330 by 15.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in South Carolina is $99,520 a year, trailing the national median of $117,330 by 15.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $70,490 and $134,580. The lowest tenth earn under $59,580, while the highest tenth earn more than $167,820.
The area has 560 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. South Carolina ranks number 29th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Greenville records the highest median at $101,900. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 97th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,580 | −49.2% |
| 25th | $70,490 | −39.9% |
| Median (50th) | $99,520 | −15.2% |
| 75th | $134,580 | +14.7% |
| 90th | $167,820 | +43.0% |
| Mean | $106,680 | −9.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | $101,900 | 160 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $96,050 | 50 | |
| 3 | Columbia | $94,620 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $99,520 goes as far as $106,211 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$106,211US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,520 a year, 15.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,580 to $167,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 560 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 29th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greenville, at $101,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Financial Risk Specialists in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $99,520, or $47.85 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $117,330, so pay in South Carolina is 15.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in South Carolina earns more than $167,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Greenville, at $101,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 560 jobs in this occupation in South Carolina. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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