SOC 29-1216 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General Internal Medicine Physicians — South Carolina
South Carolina · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in South Carolina is $359,500 per year, well above the national median of $256,560.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in South Carolina is $359,500 per year, well above the national median of $256,560. The gap of 40.1% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $219,460 and $414,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $102,500 and the ninetieth at $441,010.
Employment stands at 1,260, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. South Carolina ranks number 6th out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Florence records the highest median at $348,250. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 1st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,500 | −60.0% |
| 25th | $219,460 | −14.5% |
| Median (50th) | $359,500 | +40.1% |
| 75th | $414,270 | +61.5% |
| 90th | $441,010 | +71.9% |
| Mean | $315,380 | +22.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence | $348,250 | 50 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $303,680 | 80 | |
| 3 | Spartanburg | $284,250 | 50 | |
| 4 | Hilton Head Island | $227,660 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $359,500 goes as far as $383,671 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 49.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$359,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$383,671US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $359,500 a year, 40.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $102,500 to $441,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,260 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Florence, at $348,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General Internal Medicine Physicians in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $359,500, or $172.84 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 $256,560, so pay in South Carolina is 40.1% higher. 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 $441,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $102,500 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 Florence, at $348,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,260 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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