How much does an art make in South Carolina?
$62,420a year
Median yearly pay for arts in South Carolina. That is $30.01 an hour or $5,202 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.01
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,160Median: $62,420Highest 10%: $104,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,160 | $14.02 | |
| 25th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $62,420 | $30.01 | |
| 75th | $82,520 | $39.67 | |
| 90th | $104,400 | $50.21 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $87,760 |
| Columbia, SC | $78,880 |
| Charlotte, NC | $72,970 |
| Charleston, SC | $65,800 |
| Greenville, SC | $58,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 40. Alabama | $63,540 |
| 41. South Dakota | $63,380 |
| 42. Illinois | $62,960 |
| 43. South Carolina | $62,420 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $62,200 |
| 45. Kansas | $61,260 |
| 46. Arkansas | $60,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $30.01 ($62,420 a year).
Do arts make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $62,420 against $78,620 nationally, 21% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for art pay?
South Carolina ranks 43 of 49 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays arts the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $87,760 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.