How much does a physician make in Columbia?
$374,300a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $179.95 an hour or $31,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $179.95
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,230Median: $374,300Highest 10%: $501,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,230 | $47.71 | |
| 25th | $214,400 | $103.06 | |
| Median | $374,300 | $179.95 | |
| 75th | $501,700 | $241.20 | |
| 90th | $501,700 | $241.20 |
Other cities in South Carolina
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $412,500 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $349,700 |
| Charlotte, NC | $327,000 |
| Florence, SC | $282,900 |
| Augusta, GA | $258,700 |
| Greenville, SC | $249,500 |
| Charleston, SC | $163,900 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $131,500 |
Related jobs in Columbia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $296,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $290,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $271,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $251,100 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $228,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $224,400 |
| Optometrist | $156,400 |
| Pharmacist | $133,900 |
| Veterinarian | $130,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Columbia?
The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $179.95 ($374,300 a year).
Do physicians make more in Columbia than the national average?
Yes: $374,300 against $265,900 nationally, 41% more.
How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?
The median in South Carolina is $274,500, so Columbia pays 36% more.
Where does Columbia rank for physician pay?
43 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $501,700 or more.
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.