How much does a substance abuse make in South Carolina?
$52,370a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in South Carolina. That is $25.18 an hour or $4,364 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.18
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,010Median: $52,370Highest 10%: $81,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,010 | $16.83 | |
| 25th | $43,070 | $20.71 | |
| Median | $52,370 | $25.18 | |
| 75th | $65,070 | $31.28 | |
| 90th | $81,420 | $39.14 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, SC | $58,920 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $56,780 |
| Charlotte, NC | $56,130 |
| Florence, SC | $55,340 |
| Augusta, GA | $55,320 |
| Greenville, SC | $54,760 |
| Charleston, SC | $53,260 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $49,630 |
| Sumter, SC | $49,030 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $43,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substance abuses.
| 41. Kentucky | $54,190 |
| 42. Indiana | $53,760 |
| 43. South Dakota | $53,650 |
| 44. South Carolina | $52,370 |
| 45. Pennsylvania | $52,010 |
| 46. Arkansas | $51,580 |
| 47. Tennessee | $49,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $25.18 ($52,370 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $52,370 against $59,350 nationally, 12% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for substance abuse pay?
South Carolina ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays substance abuses the most?
Columbia, SC, with a median of $58,920 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.