SOC 53-3032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers — Northwestern South Carolina
Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
In Northwestern South Carolina, SC the median wage is $48,470.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northwestern South Carolina, SC the median wage is $48,470. That is 17.3% lower than the national median of $58,640. Pay ranges from under $37,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,300 to $61,530.
The area has 1,190 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.96 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Florence records the highest median at $55,550. Of the 313 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 164th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,210 | −36.5% |
| 25th | $45,300 | −22.7% |
| Median (50th) | $48,470 | −17.3% |
| 75th | $61,530 | +4.9% |
| 90th | $76,080 | +29.7% |
| Mean | $53,090 | −9.5% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence | $55,550 | 1,590 | |
| 2 | Charleston | $55,150 | 6,020 | |
| 3 | Greenville | $53,080 | 5,240 | |
| 4 | Hilton Head Island | $52,530 | 730 | |
| 5 | Columbia | $51,280 | 5,630 | |
| 6 | Spartanburg | $50,700 | 3,630 | |
| 7 | Sumter | $46,500 | 480 | |
| 8 | Myrtle Beach | $46,360 | 1,960 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwestern South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $48,470 goes as far as $51,729 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,729US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,470 a year, 17.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,210 to $76,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Florence, at $55,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Northwestern South Carolina, SC?
The median annual wage is $48,470, or $23.31 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 $58,640, so pay in Northwestern South Carolina, SC is 17.3% 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 Northwestern South Carolina, SC earns more than $76,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,210 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 $55,550 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,190 jobs in this occupation in Northwestern South Carolina, SC. 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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