How much does a firefighter make in South Carolina?
$42,570a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in South Carolina. That is $20.47 an hour or $3,548 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.47
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,130Median: $42,570Highest 10%: $62,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,130 | $14.00 | |
| 25th | $34,510 | $16.59 | |
| Median | $42,570 | $20.47 | |
| 75th | $49,570 | $23.83 | |
| 90th | $62,150 | $29.88 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $50,210 |
| Augusta, GA | $47,540 |
| Charleston, SC | $46,830 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $45,890 |
| Sumter, SC | $43,890 |
| Greenville, SC | $39,980 |
| Charlotte, NC | $38,700 |
| Columbia, SC | $36,960 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $36,360 |
| Florence, SC | $32,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 39. Georgia | $46,550 |
| 40. Vermont | $46,430 |
| 41. Kansas | $45,900 |
| 42. South Carolina | $42,570 |
| 43. New Mexico | $41,590 |
| 44. Arkansas | $39,690 |
| 45. Minnesota | $38,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $20.47 ($42,570 a year).
Do firefighters make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $42,570 against $59,280 nationally, 28% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for firefighter pay?
South Carolina ranks 42 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays firefighters the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC, with a median of $50,210 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.