SOC 31-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — South Carolina
South Carolina · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in South Carolina is $49,730 per year, close to the national median of $48,430 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in South Carolina is $49,730 per year, close to the national median of $48,430 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $38,610 and $57,350. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,360 and the ninetieth at $71,930.
Employment stands at 860, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. South Carolina ranks number 15th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Charleston records the highest median at $51,990. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 407th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | −27.0% |
| 25th | $38,610 | −20.3% |
| Median (50th) | $49,730 | +2.7% |
| 75th | $57,350 | +18.4% |
| 90th | $71,930 | +48.5% |
| Mean | $50,500 | +4.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $51,990 | 170 | |
| 2 | Spartanburg | $50,430 | 40 | |
| 3 | Myrtle Beach | $49,950 | 50 | |
| 4 | Columbia | $49,730 | 230 | |
| 5 | Greenville | $42,060 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $49,730 goes as far as $53,074 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,074US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,730 a year, 2.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,360 to $71,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 860 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $51,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $49,730, or $23.91 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 $48,430, so pay in South Carolina is 2.7% 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 $71,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,360 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 Charleston, at $51,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 860 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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