How much does a waiter and waitress make in South Carolina?
$18,370a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in South Carolina. That is $8.83 an hour or $1,531 a month.
- Hourly
- $8.83
- Vs. national median
- -48%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 47,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $18,370Highest 10%: $46,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $16,980 | $8.16 | |
| Median | $18,370 | $8.83 | |
| 75th | $29,910 | $14.38 | |
| 90th | $46,820 | $22.51 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $36,430 |
| Greenville, SC | $19,950 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $19,830 |
| Charleston, SC | $19,340 |
| Augusta, GA | $18,390 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $18,370 |
| Columbia, SC | $17,810 |
| Florence, SC | $17,460 |
| Sumter, SC | $17,440 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $17,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 46. Mississippi | $21,370 |
| 47. Iowa | $21,000 |
| 48. Georgia | $18,700 |
| 49. South Carolina | $18,370 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $17,910 |
| 51. Louisiana | $15,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $8.83 ($18,370 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $18,370 against $35,230 nationally, 48% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for waiter and waitress pay?
South Carolina ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $36,430 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.