How much does a speech-language pathologist make in South Carolina?
$90,530a year
Median yearly pay for speech-language pathologists in South Carolina. That is $43.52 an hour or $7,544 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.52
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,560Median: $90,530Highest 10%: $124,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,560 | $27.19 | |
| 25th | $68,750 | $33.05 | |
| Median | $90,530 | $43.52 | |
| 75th | $106,900 | $51.40 | |
| 90th | $124,100 | $59.65 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $98,790 |
| Florence, SC | $96,390 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $96,330 |
| Charlotte, NC | $90,960 |
| Greenville, SC | $88,610 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $88,060 |
| Columbia, SC | $87,820 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $85,920 |
| Augusta, GA | $82,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for speech-language pathologists.
| 23. Ohio | $93,300 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $92,960 |
| 25. Utah | $91,560 |
| 26. South Carolina | $90,530 |
| 27. Minnesota | $89,380 |
| 28. Missouri | $89,280 |
| 29. Michigan | $89,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $43.52 ($90,530 a year).
Do speech-language pathologists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $90,530 against $97,870 nationally, 7% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
South Carolina ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $98,790 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.