How much does a physician make in South Carolina?
$237,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in South Carolina. That is $113.92 an hour or $19,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $113.92
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $168,100Median: $237,000Highest 10%: $452,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $168,100 | $80.82 | |
| 25th | $208,500 | $100.24 | |
| Median | $237,000 | $113.92 | |
| 75th | $323,300 | $155.42 | |
| 90th | $452,500 | $217.55 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $239,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 25. Virginia | $240,800 |
| 26. North Dakota | $239,200 |
| 27. Oregon | $239,200 |
| 28. South Carolina | $237,000 |
| 29. Nebraska | $229,100 |
| 30. Kansas | $224,300 |
| 31. Arkansas | $214,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $113.92 ($237,000 a year).
Do physicians make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $237,000 against $312,400 nationally, 24% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for physician pay?
South Carolina ranks 28 of 35 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays physicians the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $239,200 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.