How much does an office clerk make in South Carolina?
$36,840a year
Median yearly pay for office clerks in South Carolina. That is $17.71 an hour or $3,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.71
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 42,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,570Median: $36,840Highest 10%: $56,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,570 | $9.41 | |
| 25th | $28,900 | $13.89 | |
| Median | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| 75th | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| 90th | $56,430 | $27.13 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $44,010 |
| Augusta, GA | $39,530 |
| Charleston, SC | $39,250 |
| Columbia, SC | $38,320 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $38,290 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $37,300 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $36,190 |
| Greenville, SC | $36,030 |
| Sumter, SC | $35,260 |
| Florence, SC | $33,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for office clerks.
| 43. Oklahoma | $37,240 |
| 44. New Mexico | $37,130 |
| 45. Arkansas | $37,050 |
| 46. South Carolina | $36,840 |
| 47. West Virginia | $35,020 |
| 48. Mississippi | $34,900 |
| 49. Louisiana | $32,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an office clerk make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $17.71 ($36,840 a year).
Do office clerks make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $36,840 against $45,010 nationally, 18% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for office clerk pay?
South Carolina ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays office clerks the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $44,010 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.