How much does a paramedic make in South Carolina?
$53,550a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in South Carolina. That is $25.75 an hour or $4,463 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.75
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,710Median: $53,550Highest 10%: $67,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,710 | $19.57 | |
| 25th | $48,010 | $23.08 | |
| Median | $53,550 | $25.75 | |
| 75th | $62,220 | $29.91 | |
| 90th | $67,180 | $32.30 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $61,830 |
| Charlotte, NC | $61,660 |
| Charleston, SC | $58,190 |
| Greenville, SC | $53,550 |
| Columbia, SC | $53,160 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $51,360 |
| Florence, SC | $50,950 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $48,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 38. Louisiana | $56,050 |
| 39. New Mexico | $55,530 |
| 40. Mississippi | $54,630 |
| 41. South Carolina | $53,550 |
| 42. Michigan | $52,080 |
| 43. Ohio | $51,300 |
| 44. Kansas | $51,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $25.75 ($53,550 a year).
Do paramedics make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $53,550 against $60,600 nationally, 12% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for paramedic pay?
South Carolina ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays paramedics the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $61,830 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.