SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — Northeastern South Carolina
Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Physicians, All Other in Northeastern South Carolina, SC is $350,420 per year, well above the national median of $265,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Physicians, All Other in Northeastern South Carolina, SC is $350,420 per year, well above the national median of $265,930. The gap of 31.8% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $104,780 at the tenth percentile to more than $488,240 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $206,350 to $485,570.
Employment stands at 100, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Hilton Head Island leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $412,490. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 2nd of 268 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,780 | −60.6% |
| 25th | $206,350 | −22.4% |
| Median (50th) | $350,420 | +31.8% |
| 75th | $485,570 | +82.6% |
| 90th | $488,240 | +83.6% |
| Mean | $318,830 | +19.9% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilton Head Island | $412,490 | 110 | |
| 2 | Columbia | $374,300 | 1,050 | |
| 3 | Myrtle Beach | $349,720 | 240 | |
| 4 | Florence | $282,920 | 370 | |
| 5 | Greenville | $249,480 | 380 | |
| 6 | Charleston | $163,900 | 1,370 | |
| 7 | Spartanburg | $131,460 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeastern South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $350,420 goes as far as $373,981 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 40.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$350,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$373,981US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $350,420 a year, 31.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $104,780 to $488,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hilton Head Island, at $412,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, All Other in Northeastern South Carolina, SC?
The median annual wage is $350,420, or $168.47 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 $265,930, so pay in Northeastern South Carolina, SC is 31.8% 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 Northeastern South Carolina, SC earns more than $488,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $104,780 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 Hilton Head Island, at $412,490 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Northeastern 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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