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How much does an environmental science and protection technician make in South Carolina?

$48,700a year

Median yearly pay for environmental science and protection technicians in South Carolina. That is $23.41 an hour or $4,058 a month.

Hourly
$23.41
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among states
40 of 49
Jobs in the state
500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $48,700Highest 10%: $102,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,440$18.00
25th$40,430$19.44
Median$48,700$23.41
75th$73,130$35.16
90th$102,600$49.30

Cities in South Carolina

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Augusta, GA$77,860
Charlotte, NC$55,530
Columbia, SC$51,290
Greenville, SC$48,700
Charleston, SC$48,310
Salaries for every job in South Carolina

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for environmental science and protection technicians.

37. Virginia$49,430
38. Indiana$49,020
39. Florida$48,840
40. South Carolina$48,700
41. Arkansas$48,390
42. Oklahoma$48,090
43. Georgia$48,050
Environmental Science and Protection Technician salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an environmental science and protection technician make an hour in South Carolina?

The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $23.41 ($48,700 a year).

Do environmental science and protection technicians make more in South Carolina than the national average?

No: $48,700 against $55,090 nationally, 12% less.

Where does South Carolina rank for environmental science and protection technician pay?

South Carolina ranks 40 of 49 states.

Which city in South Carolina pays environmental science and protection technicians the most?

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $77,860 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.