Medical Assistants Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #37 of 51 · SC
8.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,340 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $41,160
Employment 12,110
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $34,730P25 $37,290 Median $41,160P75 $46,950P90 $49,110
About 80% of medical assistantss in South Carolina earn between $34,730 and $49,110. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean medical assistants salary in South Carolina is $42,340, about 8.2% below the U.S. average ($46,120). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $45,600 | $43,950 | 2,320 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $44,860 | $42,740 | 2,550 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $43,610 | $43,320 | 560 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $40,930 | $43,070 | 620 |
| Sumter, SC | $40,780 | $40,850 | 170 |
| Columbia, SC | $40,680 | $41,710 | 2,190 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $38,950 | $40,670 | 910 |
| Florence, SC | $38,790 | $40,640 | 420 |