SOC 41-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Retail Salespersons — Northeastern South Carolina
Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
In Northeastern South Carolina, SC the median wage is $28,950.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northeastern South Carolina, SC the median wage is $28,950. That is 18.2% lower than the national median of $35,410. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $24,070 and $36,050. The lowest tenth earn under $21,700, while the highest tenth earn more than $43,380.
Employment stands at 1,730, or 22.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Charleston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $34,090. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 238th of 268 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,700 | −38.7% |
| 25th | $24,070 | −32.0% |
| Median (50th) | $28,950 | −18.2% |
| 75th | $36,050 | +1.8% |
| 90th | $43,380 | +22.5% |
| Mean | $31,800 | −10.2% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charleston | $34,090 | 11,930 | |
| 2 | Hilton Head Island | $33,880 | 3,700 | |
| 3 | Greenville | $30,840 | 11,830 | |
| 4 | Spartanburg | $30,540 | 3,790 | |
| 5 | Columbia | $29,540 | 10,860 | |
| 6 | Myrtle Beach | $29,320 | 7,780 | |
| 7 | Sumter | $28,720 | 1,010 | |
| 8 | Florence | $28,650 | 2,600 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeastern South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $28,950 goes as far as $30,896 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,896US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,950 a year, 18.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,700 to $43,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,730 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charleston, at $34,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Retail Salespersons in Northeastern South Carolina, SC?
The median annual wage is $28,950, or $13.92 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 $35,410, so pay in Northeastern South Carolina, SC is 18.2% 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 Northeastern South Carolina, SC earns more than $43,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,700 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 $34,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,730 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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