Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #34 of 41 · SC
31.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $98,400 ≈ $47/hr
Median annual salary $86,210
Employment 670
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,950P25 $57,880 Median $86,210P75 $122,990P90 $211,840
About 80% of judges, magistrate judges, and magistratess in South Carolina earn between $35,950 and $211,840. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates salary in South Carolina is $98,400, about 31.6% below the U.S. average ($143,830). That works out to roughly $47/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SC | $122,990 | $108,590 | 50 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $99,400 | $101,650 | 100 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $98,120 | $104,090 | 80 |
| Columbia, SC | $94,400 | $104,630 | 90 |
| Florence, SC | $86,860 | $103,140 | 40 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $80,440 | $94,540 | 40 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $74,590 | $87,970 | 50 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $62,310 | $72,260 | 60 |
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