SOC 43-9111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Statistical Assistants — South Carolina
South Carolina
In South Carolina the median wage for Statistical Assistants is $58,970 a year, which is 17.2% higher than the national figure of $50,330.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In South Carolina the median wage for Statistical Assistants is $58,970 a year, which is 17.2% higher than the national figure of $50,330. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,690 and $61,400. The lowest tenth earn under $19,050, while the highest tenth earn more than $87,520.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. South Carolina ranks number 9th out of 25 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 323rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,050 | −62.1% |
| 25th | $49,690 | −1.3% |
| Median (50th) | $58,970 | +17.2% |
| 75th | $61,400 | +22.0% |
| 90th | $87,520 | +73.9% |
| Mean | $54,620 | +8.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $58,970 goes as far as $62,935 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,935US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,970 a year, 17.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $19,050 to $87,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 9th of 25 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Statistical Assistants in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $58,970, or $28.35 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 $50,330, so pay in South Carolina is 17.2% 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 $87,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $19,050 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 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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