How much does a physician assistant make in South Carolina?
$122,500a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in South Carolina. That is $58.89 an hour or $10,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.89
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,620Median: $122,500Highest 10%: $158,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,620 | $37.32 | |
| 25th | $105,600 | $50.75 | |
| Median | $122,500 | $58.89 | |
| 75th | $134,100 | $64.47 | |
| 90th | $158,900 | $76.38 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $133,100 |
| Charleston, SC | $128,900 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $125,700 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $125,400 |
| Greenville, SC | $123,300 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $122,000 |
| Florence, SC | $120,300 |
| Augusta, GA | $117,200 |
| Columbia, SC | $115,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 42. West Virginia | $128,600 |
| 43. Pennsylvania | $127,100 |
| 44. Kansas | $125,600 |
| 45. South Carolina | $122,500 |
| 46. Kentucky | $120,800 |
| 47. Arkansas | $118,400 |
| 48. Tennessee | $118,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $58.89 ($122,500 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $122,500 against $135,900 nationally, 10% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for physician assistant pay?
South Carolina ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays physician assistants the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $133,100 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.