How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in South Carolina?
$44,880a year
Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in South Carolina. That is $21.58 an hour or $3,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.58
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,100Median: $44,880Highest 10%: $61,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,100 | $13.99 | |
| 25th | $36,880 | $17.73 | |
| Median | $44,880 | $21.58 | |
| 75th | $52,420 | $25.20 | |
| 90th | $61,660 | $29.64 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $47,750 |
| Charlotte, NC | $46,800 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $46,790 |
| Greenville, SC | $46,120 |
| Columbia, SC | $45,620 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $43,750 |
| Florence, SC | $42,150 |
| Augusta, GA | $41,600 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $40,490 |
| Sumter, SC | $40,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secretary and administrative assistants.
| 34. Wyoming | $45,450 |
| 35. Iowa | $45,150 |
| 36. Texas | $45,140 |
| 37. South Carolina | $44,880 |
| 38. Indiana | $44,270 |
| 39. Kentucky | $44,200 |
| 40. Montana | $43,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $21.58 ($44,880 a year).
Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $44,880 against $47,540 nationally, 6% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?
South Carolina ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $47,750 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.