How much does a geoscientist make in South Carolina?
$86,070a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in South Carolina. That is $41.38 an hour or $7,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.38
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,550Median: $86,070Highest 10%: $141,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| 25th | $63,430 | $30.50 | |
| Median | $86,070 | $41.38 | |
| 75th | $123,100 | $59.18 | |
| 90th | $141,500 | $68.02 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, SC | $88,290 |
| Charlotte, NC | $86,420 |
| Greenville, SC | $76,060 |
| Charleston, SC | $71,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 26. Vermont | $87,070 |
| 27. Maine | $86,840 |
| 28. New York | $86,410 |
| 29. South Carolina | $86,070 |
| 30. Nebraska | $85,550 |
| 31. Arizona | $85,190 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $84,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $41.38 ($86,070 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $86,070 against $101,900 nationally, 16% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for geoscientist pay?
South Carolina ranks 29 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays geoscientists the most?
Columbia, SC, with a median of $88,290 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.