How much does a physician make in South Carolina?
$274,500a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in South Carolina. That is $131.96 an hour or $22,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $131.96
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,320Median: $274,500Highest 10%: $501,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,320 | $31.88 | |
| 25th | $163,900 | $78.80 | |
| Median | $274,500 | $131.96 | |
| 75th | $427,800 | $205.65 | |
| 90th | $501,700 | $241.20 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $412,500 |
| Columbia, SC | $374,300 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 25. New Jersey | $285,000 |
| 26. California | $281,600 |
| 27. Virginia | $278,500 |
| 28. South Carolina | $274,500 |
| 29. Alabama | $272,600 |
| 30. Texas | $269,800 |
| 31. Georgia | $266,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $131.96 ($274,500 a year).
Do physicians make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $274,500 against $265,900 nationally, 3% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for physician pay?
South Carolina ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays physicians the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC, with a median of $412,500 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.