How much does a receptionist and information clerk make in South Carolina?
$35,510a year
Median yearly pay for receptionist and information clerks in South Carolina. That is $17.07 an hour or $2,959 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.07
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,710Median: $35,510Highest 10%: $46,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,710 | $10.92 | |
| 25th | $29,370 | $14.12 | |
| Median | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| 75th | $40,580 | $19.51 | |
| 90th | $46,750 | $22.48 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $37,220 |
| Charlotte, NC | $36,300 |
| Columbia, SC | $35,530 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $35,510 |
| Greenville, SC | $35,490 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $34,920 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $34,130 |
| Florence, SC | $33,130 |
| Augusta, GA | $32,690 |
| Sumter, SC | $31,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for receptionist and information clerks.
| 37. Kansas | $36,050 |
| 38. Ohio | $35,920 |
| 39. Missouri | $35,740 |
| 40. South Carolina | $35,510 |
| 41. North Carolina | $35,440 |
| 42. Texas | $35,210 |
| 43. New Mexico | $35,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a receptionist and information clerk make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $17.07 ($35,510 a year).
Do receptionist and information clerks make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $35,510 against $38,010 nationally, 7% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for receptionist and information clerk pay?
South Carolina ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays receptionist and information clerks the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $37,220 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.