How much does an engineer make in South Carolina?
$110,500a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in South Carolina. That is $53.12 an hour or $9,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.12
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,240Median: $110,500Highest 10%: $181,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,240 | $31.37 | |
| 25th | $88,750 | $42.67 | |
| Median | $110,500 | $53.12 | |
| 75th | $139,800 | $67.19 | |
| 90th | $181,000 | $87.00 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $135,900 |
| Charleston, SC | $124,300 |
| Charlotte, NC | $118,200 |
| Columbia, SC | $114,600 |
| Greenville, SC | $105,400 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $97,130 |
| Florence, SC | $88,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 30. South Dakota | $112,300 |
| 31. Illinois | $111,900 |
| 32. Mississippi | $111,000 |
| 33. South Carolina | $110,500 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $110,400 |
| 35. Utah | $110,300 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $109,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $53.12 ($110,500 a year).
Do engineers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $110,500 against $122,900 nationally, 10% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for engineer pay?
South Carolina ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays engineers the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $135,900 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.