How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make in South Carolina?
$64,090a year
Median yearly pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists in South Carolina. That is $30.81 an hour or $5,341 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.81
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,740Median: $64,090Highest 10%: $111,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,740 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $53,290 | $25.62 | |
| Median | $64,090 | $30.81 | |
| 75th | $80,890 | $38.89 | |
| 90th | $111,800 | $53.76 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, SC | $79,580 |
| Charleston, SC | $58,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for zoologist and wildlife biologists.
| 38. Georgia | $66,210 |
| 39. South Dakota | $65,890 |
| 40. North Carolina | $64,620 |
| 41. South Carolina | $64,090 |
| 42. Oklahoma | $62,730 |
| 43. Kentucky | $61,950 |
| 44. Nebraska | $57,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zoologist and wildlife biologist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $30.81 ($64,090 a year).
Do zoologist and wildlife biologists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $64,090 against $76,780 nationally, 17% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for zoologist and wildlife biologist pay?
South Carolina ranks 41 of 47 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays zoologist and wildlife biologists the most?
Columbia, SC, with a median of $79,580 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.