How much does a psychiatrist make in South Carolina?
$237,300a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatrists in South Carolina. That is $114.06 an hour or $19,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $114.06
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $129,300Median: $237,300Highest 10%: $308,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $129,300 | $62.14 | |
| 25th | $155,300 | $74.64 | |
| Median | $237,300 | $114.06 | |
| 75th | $272,200 | $130.88 | |
| 90th | $308,400 | $148.28 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, SC | $251,100 |
| Greenville, SC | $247,500 |
| Charlotte, NC | $169,900 |
| Augusta, GA | $103,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for psychiatrists.
| 30. Ohio | $245,000 |
| 31. Kentucky | $237,800 |
| 32. Georgia | $237,500 |
| 33. South Carolina | $237,300 |
| 34. Texas | $228,500 |
| 35. New Mexico | $227,700 |
| 36. South Dakota | $226,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatrist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $114.06 ($237,300 a year).
Do psychiatrists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $237,300 against $281,900 nationally, 16% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for psychiatrist pay?
South Carolina ranks 33 of 46 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays psychiatrists the most?
Columbia, SC, with a median of $251,100 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.