Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #27 of 51 · SC
10.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $84,650 ≈ $41/hr
Median annual salary $75,900
Employment 16,650
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,020P25 $56,490 Median $75,900P75 $101,200P90 $133,470
About 80% of life, physical, and social science occupationss in South Carolina earn between $47,020 and $133,470. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean life, physical, and social science occupations salary in South Carolina is $84,650, about 10.5% below the U.S. average ($94,600). That works out to roughly $41/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $81,720 | $87,380 | 600 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $81,660 | $92,360 | 310 |
| Sumter, SC | $81,330 | $86,180 | 240 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $75,250 | $85,920 | 800 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $74,450 | $77,930 | 290 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $73,860 | $82,190 | 2,600 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $73,630 | $86,370 | 2,880 |
| Florence, SC | $72,090 | $84,900 | 800 |
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