How much does an area make in South Carolina?
$64,500a year
Median yearly pay for areas in South Carolina. That is $31.01 an hour or $5,375 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.01
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,490Median: $64,500Highest 10%: $90,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,490 | $24.75 | |
| 25th | $63,570 | $30.56 | |
| Median | $64,500 | $31.01 | |
| 75th | $83,220 | $40.01 | |
| 90th | $90,180 | $43.36 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $73,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for areas.
| 33. West Virginia | $71,200 |
| 34. Florida | $66,520 |
| 35. North Carolina | $66,470 |
| 36. South Carolina | $64,500 |
| 37. Alabama | $63,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $31.01 ($64,500 a year).
Do areas make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $64,500 against $85,020 nationally, 24% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for area pay?
South Carolina ranks 36 of 37 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays areas the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $73,010 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.