May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in South Carolina
South Carolina
713 occupations
Across 713 occupations with published wages in South Carolina, general internal medicine physicians record the highest median at $359,500 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in South Carolina
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $359,500 | 1,260 | |
| 2 | Neurologists | $352,680 | 40 | |
| 3 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $341,960 | 80 | |
| 4 | Orthodontists | $311,450 | — | |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $302,340 | 350 | |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | $274,480 | 4,510 | |
| 7 | Nurse Anesthetists | $265,480 | 1,010 | |
| 8 | Dermatologists | $259,990 | 180 | |
| 9 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $246,770 | 70 | |
| 10 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $239,200 | — | |
| 11 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | 210 | |
| 12 | Family Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 1,200 | |
| 13 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 100 | |
| 14 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | — | |
| 15 | Anesthesiologists | $238,970 | 950 | |
| 16 | Psychiatrists | $237,250 | 200 | |
| 17 | Physicians, Pathologists | $236,950 | 80 | |
| 18 | Pediatricians, General | $217,120 | 420 | |
| 19 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $214,160 | 100 | |
| 20 | Radiologists | $174,480 | — | |
| 21 | Life Scientists, All Other | $169,440 | — | |
| 22 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,040 | 3,200 | |
| 23 | Chief Executives | $168,840 | 1,740 | |
| 24 | Podiatrists | $167,110 | 70 | |
| 25 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $162,400 | 110 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 67,310 | $30,690 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 65,070 | $27,520 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 56,700 | $37,530 |
| Cashiers | 56,550 | $28,530 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 51,000 | $38,860 |
| Registered Nurses | 49,750 | $82,360 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 47,200 | $18,370 |
| Office Clerks, General | 42,250 | $36,840 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 42,150 | $45,500 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 41,800 | $36,020 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $18,370 | 47,200 |
| Bartenders | $19,370 | 10,680 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $22,230 | 850 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $22,240 | 6,430 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $25,850 | 330 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $26,210 | 1,900 |
| School Bus Monitors | $26,240 | 1,180 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,490 | 1,300 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,830 | 6,220 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,000 | 7,990 |
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.