How much does a medical assistant make in South Carolina?
$41,160a year
Median yearly pay for medical assistants in South Carolina. That is $19.79 an hour or $3,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.79
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,730Median: $41,160Highest 10%: $49,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,730 | $16.70 | |
| 25th | $37,290 | $17.93 | |
| Median | $41,160 | $19.79 | |
| 75th | $46,950 | $22.57 | |
| 90th | $49,110 | $23.61 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $46,520 |
| Charleston, SC | $45,600 |
| Greenville, SC | $44,860 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $43,610 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $40,930 |
| Sumter, SC | $40,780 |
| Columbia, SC | $40,680 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $38,950 |
| Florence, SC | $38,790 |
| Augusta, GA | $38,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical assistants.
| 34. Ohio | $42,810 |
| 35. South Dakota | $41,870 |
| 36. Georgia | $41,600 |
| 37. South Carolina | $41,160 |
| 38. Wyoming | $40,920 |
| 39. Missouri | $40,440 |
| 40. Michigan | $39,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $19.79 ($41,160 a year).
Do medical assistants make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $41,160 against $45,690 nationally, 10% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for medical assistant pay?
South Carolina ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays medical assistants the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $46,520 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.