SOC 29-2092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hearing Aid Specialists — South Carolina
South Carolina · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay in South Carolina is $47,190 a year, 27.6% under the national median of $65,160 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in South Carolina is $47,190 a year, 27.6% under the national median of $65,160 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $36,310 and $63,880. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,610 and the ninetieth at $76,850.
The area has 220 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Among the 43 states with published data for this occupation, South Carolina ranks 39th by median wage. Spartanburg leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $36,550. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 451st of 713 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,610 | −48.4% |
| 25th | $36,310 | −44.3% |
| Median (50th) | $47,190 | −27.6% |
| 75th | $63,880 | −2.0% |
| 90th | $76,850 | +17.9% |
| Mean | $51,510 | −20.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spartanburg | $36,550 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $47,190 goes as far as $50,363 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,363US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,190 a year, 27.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,610 to $76,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 39th of 43 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Spartanburg, at $36,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hearing Aid Specialists in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $47,190, or $22.69 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 $65,160, so pay in South Carolina is 27.6% 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 $76,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,610 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 Spartanburg, at $36,550 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 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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