How much does a photographer make in South Carolina?
$37,890a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in South Carolina. That is $18.22 an hour or $3,158 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.22
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,480Median: $37,890Highest 10%: $71,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,480 | $12.73 | |
| 25th | $27,940 | $13.43 | |
| Median | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 75th | $56,890 | $27.35 | |
| 90th | $71,810 | $34.52 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $56,890 |
| Augusta, GA | $41,020 |
| Greenville, SC | $39,730 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $36,950 |
| Charlotte, NC | $36,810 |
| Columbia, SC | $36,060 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $34,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 32. Ohio | $38,470 |
| 33. Iowa | $38,290 |
| 34. Tennessee | $37,950 |
| 35. South Carolina | $37,890 |
| 36. Kansas | $37,790 |
| 37. Nevada | $37,460 |
| 38. North Dakota | $37,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $18.22 ($37,890 a year).
Do photographers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $37,890 against $44,660 nationally, 15% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for photographer pay?
South Carolina ranks 35 of 49 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays photographers the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $56,890 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.