How much does a civil engineer make in South Carolina?
$101,600a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in South Carolina. That is $48.85 an hour or $8,467 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.85
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,950Median: $101,600Highest 10%: $156,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,950 | $32.67 | |
| 25th | $80,360 | $38.63 | |
| Median | $101,600 | $48.85 | |
| 75th | $131,600 | $63.25 | |
| 90th | $156,400 | $75.18 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $103,000 |
| Greenville, SC | $102,800 |
| Charlotte, NC | $102,400 |
| Charleston, SC | $98,740 |
| Florence, SC | $94,630 |
| Columbia, SC | $94,520 |
| Sumter, SC | $94,110 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $90,150 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $83,420 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $79,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 11. New York | $103,800 |
| 12. Connecticut | $103,200 |
| 13. Nebraska | $103,200 |
| 14. South Carolina | $101,600 |
| 15. Minnesota | $101,500 |
| 16. Colorado | $101,400 |
| 17. Kentucky | $100,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $48.85 ($101,600 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $101,600 against $100,800 nationally, 1% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for civil engineer pay?
South Carolina ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays civil engineers the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $103,000 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.