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Highest paying jobs in South Carolina after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in South Carolina, internal medicine physician pays most: $359,500 a year, and a single filer keeps about $234,690 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and South Carolina tax. 4 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our South Carolina paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in South Carolina?

The 25 best-paid jobs in South Carolina after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Internal Medicine Physician	$359,500	$234,690
2	Neurologist	$352,680	$230,772
3	Emergency Medicine Physician	$341,960	$224,615
4	Orthodontist	$311,450	$207,090
5	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$302,340	$201,857
6	Other Physician	$274,480	$185,854
7	Nurse Anesthetist	$265,480	$180,479
8	Dermatologist	$259,990	$177,161
9	Other Dental Specialist	$246,770	$169,171
10	Family Medicine Physician	$239,200	$164,595
11	Anesthesiologist	$238,970	$164,456
12	Psychiatrist	$237,250	$163,417
13	Pathologist	$236,950	$163,236
14	General Pediatrician	$217,120	$151,190
15	Ophthalmologist	$214,160	$149,164
16	Radiologist	$174,480	$122,399
17	Other Life Scientist	$169,440	$119,216
18	Engineering Manager	$169,040	$118,964
19	Chief Executive	$168,840	$118,838
20	Podiatrist	$167,110	$117,745
21	Law Professor	$162,400	$114,771
22	IT Manager	$160,860	$113,799
23	General Dentist	$158,640	$112,397
24	Advertising and Promotions Manager	$156,300	$110,920
25	Optometrist	$145,950	$104,385

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in South Carolina: Cardiologist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Other Surgeon.

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Every job with a median in South Carolina: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Internal Medicine Physician	$359,500	$234,690	1,260
Neurologist	$352,680	$230,772	40
Emergency Medicine Physician	$341,960	$224,615	80
Orthodontist	$311,450	$207,090	–
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$302,340	$201,857	350
Other Physician	$274,480	$185,854	4,510
Nurse Anesthetist	$265,480	$180,479	1,010
Dermatologist	$259,990	$177,161	180
Other Dental Specialist	$246,770	$169,171	70
Family Medicine Physician	$239,200	$164,595	1,200
Anesthesiologist	$238,970	$164,456	950
Psychiatrist	$237,250	$163,417	200
Pathologist	$236,950	$163,236	80
General Pediatrician	$217,120	$151,190	420
Ophthalmologist	$214,160	$149,164	100
Radiologist	$174,480	$122,399	–
Other Life Scientist	$169,440	$119,216	–
Engineering Manager	$169,040	$118,964	3,200
Chief Executive	$168,840	$118,838	1,740
Podiatrist	$167,110	$117,745	70
Law Professor	$162,400	$114,771	110
IT Manager	$160,860	$113,799	4,930
General Dentist	$158,640	$112,397	2,140
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$156,300	$110,920	–
Optometrist	$145,950	$104,385	480
Airline Pilot	$143,580	$102,888	110
Marketing Manager	$143,290	$102,705	3,760
Other Physical Scientist	$141,130	$101,341	70
Medical Dosimetrist	$140,530	$100,963	60
Physicist	$138,400	$99,618	420
Aerospace Engineer	$137,030	$98,753	650
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect	$136,990	$98,727	40
Other Psychologist	$136,990	$98,727	140
Financial Manager	$136,160	$98,203	9,020
Pharmacist	$135,700	$97,913	5,320
Computer Network Architect	$134,990	$97,465	1,950
Purchasing Manager	$131,720	$95,400	830
Natural Sciences Manager	$131,140	$95,034	780
Sales Manager	$131,080	$94,996	9,340
Database Architect	$130,000	$94,314	1,160
Other Manager	$129,960	$94,289	2,210
Software Developer	$129,450	$93,967	13,230
Computer Research Scientist	$126,980	$92,407	430
Industrial Production Manager	$126,880	$92,344	6,390
Nuclear Engineer	$126,570	$92,148	1,440
Computer Hardware Engineer	$125,110	$91,226	690
Administrative Services Manager	$124,320	$90,728	–
Human Resources Manager	$124,290	$90,709	2,400
Nurse Practitioner	$123,290	$90,077	5,670
Physician Assistant	$122,490	$89,572	2,250
Nurse Midwive	$122,390	$89,509	100
Veterinarian	$122,130	$89,345	1,380
Materials Engineer	$121,610	$89,013	600
Lawyer	$120,310	$88,166	7,890
Training and Development Manager	$119,460	$87,612	610
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator	$118,620	$87,065	320
Sales Engineer	$114,250	$84,218	770
Electronics Engineer	$113,720	$83,873	1,030
Other Computer Occupation	$112,260	$82,922	4,300
Air Traffic Controller	$112,030	$82,772	190
Technical Sales Representative	$111,190	$82,225	3,760
Other Engineer	$110,490	$81,769	1,280
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$109,080	$80,851	60
Economics Professor	$109,060	$80,838	110
Food Scientist and Technologist	$108,660	$80,577	90
Nuclear Technician	$108,490	$80,466	750
Construction Manager	$108,110	$80,219	5,620
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$106,860	$79,405	3,460
General and Operations Manager	$106,080	$78,897	32,230
Information Security Analyst	$105,800	$78,714	1,720
Commercial Pilot	$105,740	$78,675	290
Health Services Manager	$105,620	$78,597	9,350
Public Relations Manager	$104,920	$78,141	650
Mechanical Engineer	$104,580	$77,919	5,780
Health and Safety Engineer	$104,120	$77,620	280
Facilities Manager	$103,940	$77,503	1,750
Engineering Professor	$103,420	$77,164	490
Fundraising Manager	$103,240	$77,047	220
K-12 Education Administrator	$102,440	$76,525	5,000
Materials Scientist	$101,930	$76,193	80
Civil Engineer	$101,600	$75,978	7,180
Chemical Engineer	$101,570	$75,959	390
Architect	$101,550	$75,946	1,030
Physical Therapist	$101,330	$75,802	3,930
Occupational Therapist	$101,130	$75,672	1,840
Industrial Engineer	$101,060	$75,626	7,960
Radiation Therapist	$100,790	$75,451	200
Management Analyst	$100,660	$75,366	12,340
Social Work Professor	$100,400	$75,197	80
Computer Programmer	$99,740	$74,767	790
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$99,630	$74,695	330
Environmental Science Professor	$99,540	$74,636	130
Financial Risk Specialist	$99,520	$74,623	560
Biomedical Engineer	$99,130	$74,369	70
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$98,940	$74,246	210
Mining and Geological Engineer	$98,790	$74,148	40
Electrical Engineer	$98,440	$73,920	3,490
Computer Systems Analyst	$98,280	$73,816	7,700
Ship Engineer	$97,890	$73,562	80
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$97,500	$73,308	1,740
Other Education Administrator	$97,240	$73,138	360
Other Social Worker	$96,350	$72,558	440
Personal Financial Advisor	$96,330	$72,545	2,400
Environmental Engineer	$96,140	$72,422	560
College Administrator	$95,570	$72,050	2,990
Project Management Specialist	$95,040	$71,705	17,040
Administrative Law Judge	$94,880	$71,603	130
Emergency Management Director	$93,680	$70,838	330
Financial and Investment Analyst	$93,670	$70,832	3,600
Database Administrator	$93,640	$70,813	990
Genetic Counselor	$93,600	$70,787	40
Clinical Psychologist	$92,700	$70,214	–
Network and Systems Administrator	$92,520	$70,099	3,580
Data Scientist	$91,990	$69,762	3,750
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$91,570	$69,494	190
Other Biological Scientist	$91,560	$69,487	240
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$91,140	$69,220	230
Other Therapist	$90,980	$69,118	70
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$90,860	$69,041	540
Speech-Language Pathologist	$90,530	$68,831	2,190
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$90,230	$68,640	280
Locomotive Engineer	$89,290	$68,041	380
Occupational Safety Specialist	$88,080	$67,270	2,170
Art Director	$87,990	$67,213	550
Forester	$86,780	$66,442	250
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$86,680	$66,378	220
Financial Examiner	$86,440	$66,225	480
Budget Analyst	$86,260	$66,110	470
Judge and Magistrate	$86,210	$66,078	670
Geoscientist	$86,070	$65,989	230
Geography Professor	$85,810	$65,823	80
Surgical Assistant	$85,580	$65,677	480
Epidemiologist	$84,660	$65,090	50
Dental Hygienist	$84,340	$64,887	3,160
Other Designer	$83,980	$64,657	60
Other Social Scientist	$83,780	$64,530	300
MRI Technologist	$83,550	$64,384	730
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$83,290	$64,218	1,340
Technical Writer	$82,540	$63,740	700
Health Specialties Professor	$82,480	$63,702	1,030
Registered Nurse	$82,360	$63,625	49,750
Audiologist	$82,330	$63,606	200
Biological Science Professor	$82,300	$63,587	750
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$82,240	$63,548	150
Avionics Technician	$81,720	$63,218	270
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$81,330	$62,969	90
Physics Professor	$81,210	$62,893	150
Chemistry Professor	$81,200	$62,886	270
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$80,930	$62,714	800
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$80,700	$62,567	90
Other Engineering Technician	$80,540	$62,466	620
Transportation Inspector	$80,490	$62,434	440
Underground Loading Machine Operator	$80,480	$62,427	30
Anthropology Professor	$80,370	$62,357	40
Logistician	$80,330	$62,332	5,250
Operations Research Analyst	$80,240	$62,274	1,380
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$79,990	$62,115	230
Power Plant Operator	$79,900	$62,058	680
Communications Professor	$79,810	$62,000	320
Chemist	$79,670	$61,911	770
Vocational Instructor	$79,610	$61,873	1,980
Insurance Underwriter	$79,570	$61,847	910
Nursing Professor	$79,540	$61,828	1,150
Chiropractor	$79,310	$61,682	680
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$79,110	$61,554	440
Other Business Operations Specialist	$79,110	$61,554	8,910
Soil and Plant Scientist	$78,850	$61,389	90
Business Professor	$78,830	$61,376	1,500
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$78,800	$61,357	280
Political Science Professor	$78,650	$61,261	210
Sociology Professor	$78,410	$61,108	120
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$78,250	$61,006	40
Computer Science Professor	$78,240	$61,000	380
Web Developer	$78,190	$60,968	710
Labor Relations Specialist	$78,050	$60,879	340
Other Professor	$77,940	$60,809	1,600
Foreign Language Professor	$77,790	$60,713	320
Respiratory Therapist	$77,740	$60,681	1,960
Mathematical Science Professor	$77,580	$60,580	700
Credit Analyst	$77,530	$60,548	690
Production Supervisor	$77,500	$60,529	14,570
Funeral Home Manager	$77,400	$60,464	220
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$77,300	$60,401	810
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$77,230	$60,356	250
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$77,130	$60,293	3,230
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$77,110	$60,280	360
Criminal Justice Professor	$76,960	$60,184	150
Architecture Professor	$76,900	$60,146	90
Power Line Installer	$76,870	$60,127	2,690
Network Support Specialist	$76,790	$60,076	2,660
School Psychologist	$76,720	$60,031	720
Accountant and Auditor	$76,560	$59,929	15,270
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$76,500	$59,891	80
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$76,440	$59,853	290
Other Financial Specialist	$76,400	$59,828	930
Faller	$76,350	$59,796	130
Urban and Regional Planner	$75,810	$59,452	530
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$75,550	$59,286	6,150
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$75,490	$59,248	1,130
Compliance Officer	$75,460	$59,228	4,760
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$75,370	$59,171	4,130
Construction Supervisor	$75,350	$59,158	13,150
Aircraft Mechanic	$75,160	$59,038	1,660
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$75,120	$59,012	10,140
Chemical Technician	$75,020	$58,948	2,080
Environmental Scientist	$74,910	$58,878	490
Psychology Professor	$74,890	$58,865	390
Boilermaker	$74,840	$58,833	–
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor	$74,010	$58,305	60
Other Media Equipment Worker	$74,010	$58,305	50
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$73,740	$58,132	830
Police Supervisor	$73,700	$58,107	1,560
History Professor	$73,670	$58,088	280
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$73,660	$58,081	420
Electrical Engineering Technician	$73,450	$57,948	2,060
Social and Community Service Manager	$73,410	$57,922	1,990
Stationary Engineer	$72,650	$57,438	170
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$72,260	$57,190	150
High School Vocational Teacher	$72,120	$57,100	1,150
Chef and Head Cook	$71,860	$56,935	2,650
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$71,770	$56,877	30
Physical Therapist Assistant	$70,500	$56,068	1,870
Cost Estimator	$70,260	$55,915	2,880
Industrial Engineering Technician	$70,080	$55,800	2,400
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$69,970	$55,730	950
Radiologic Technologist	$69,600	$55,494	3,630
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$69,580	$55,482	1,290
CNC Programmer	$69,470	$55,412	340
Market Research Analyst	$69,440	$55,393	11,920
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$68,510	$54,800	610
Advertising Sales Agent	$68,200	$54,602	1,770
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$67,940	$54,437	340
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$67,610	$54,226	270
Gas Plant Operator	$67,580	$54,207	280
Calibration Technician	$66,910	$53,781	70
Education Professor	$66,690	$53,641	1,270
Food Service Manager	$66,190	$53,291	5,080
Hydrologist	$65,770	$52,981	100
Other Social Sciences Professor	$65,520	$52,797	280
Instructional Coordinator	$65,460	$52,753	4,370
Statistician	$65,450	$52,745	240
Human Resources Specialist	$65,370	$52,687	13,720
Library Science Professor	$65,310	$52,642	40
Tool and Die Maker	$65,250	$52,598	870
Firefighting Supervisor	$65,160	$52,531	1,450
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$64,910	$52,347	960
Microbiologist	$64,740	$52,222	100
Health Education Specialist	$64,720	$52,207	470
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$64,680	$52,177	1,170
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$64,500	$52,045	130
Social Science Research Assistant	$64,490	$52,038	500
English Professor	$64,470	$52,023	840
Wholesale Sales Representative	$64,250	$51,861	22,010
Crane and Tower Operator	$64,120	$51,765	720
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$64,090	$51,742	250
Interior Designer	$63,790	$51,522	940
Mechanical Drafter	$63,740	$51,485	640
Transportation Supervisor	$63,470	$51,285	8,300
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$63,450	$51,271	1,160
Surveyor	$63,300	$51,160	1,000
Loan Officer	$63,220	$51,101	4,140
Environmental Engineering Technician	$63,200	$51,087	220
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$63,130	$51,035	50
Transportation Security Screener	$63,130	$51,035	480
Training and Development Specialist	$63,070	$50,991	6,960
Lodging Manager	$62,990	$50,932	640
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$62,940	$50,895	480
Office Supervisor	$62,920	$50,880	26,710
Property and Real Estate Manager	$62,810	$50,799	4,900
Detective	$62,760	$50,762	1,470
Public Relations Specialist	$62,730	$50,740	2,950
Fundraiser	$62,720	$50,733	1,200
Librarian	$62,640	$50,674	2,130
Postal Service Clerk	$62,610	$50,652	960
High School Teacher	$62,580	$50,630	16,080
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$62,420	$50,512	1,290
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$62,360	$50,468	2,950
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$62,330	$50,445	9,890
Desktop Publisher	$62,320	$50,438	40
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$62,310	$50,430	980
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$62,160	$50,320	170
Surgical Technologist	$62,160	$50,320	2,680
High School Special Education Teacher	$62,150	$50,312	1,780
Editor	$62,000	$50,202	500
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$61,890	$50,121	110
Embalmer	$61,820	$50,069	140
Licensed Practical Nurse	$61,820	$50,069	9,400
Millwright	$61,700	$49,981	950
Earth Driller	$61,500	$49,833	120
Telecom Equipment Installer	$61,480	$49,819	2,130
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$61,470	$49,811	140
Insurance Sales Agent	$61,350	$49,723	8,220
Umpire and Referee	$61,290	$49,679	50
Other Drafter	$61,250	$49,649	60
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$61,110	$49,546	280
Court Reporter	$61,100	$49,538	140
Other Personal Service Manager	$61,100	$49,538	–
Executive Assistant	$60,890	$49,384	3,880
Kindergarten Teacher	$60,890	$49,384	1,540
Healthcare Social Worker	$60,840	$49,347	3,100
Elementary School Teacher	$60,820	$49,332	25,030
Middle School Teacher	$60,810	$49,325	9,750
Jeweler	$60,380	$49,008	200
School and Career Counselor	$60,340	$48,978	6,460
Other Teacher	$60,220	$48,890	1,380
Landscaping Supervisor	$60,100	$48,801	2,250
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$59,800	$48,580	170
Telecom Line Installer	$59,790	$48,573	1,310
Brokerage Clerk	$59,710	$48,514	440
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$59,710	$48,514	1,050
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$59,460	$48,330	60
Diesel Mechanic	$59,330	$48,233	3,360
Athletic Trainer	$59,240	$48,167	530
Other Education Worker	$59,210	$48,145	760
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$59,180	$48,123	2,830
Cardiovascular Technologist	$59,170	$48,116	890
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$59,110	$48,071	1,000
Arbitrator and Mediator	$58,990	$47,983	70
Statistical Assistant	$58,970	$47,968	40
Other Science Technician	$58,960	$47,961	1,290
Construction Inspector	$58,840	$47,873	2,500
Electrician	$58,740	$47,799	8,010
Services Sales Representative	$58,510	$47,629	21,070
Occupational Safety Technician	$58,490	$47,614	420
Postal Mail Sorter	$58,390	$47,541	1,280
Refinery Operator	$58,160	$47,371	70
Police Officer	$58,070	$47,305	12,930
Massage Therapist	$58,000	$47,253	1,840
Machinist	$57,970	$47,231	3,790
Camera Operator	$57,940	$47,209	40
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$57,700	$47,032	5,650
Ship Captain and Mate	$57,660	$47,003	520
Production and Planning Clerk	$57,640	$46,988	7,020
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$57,480	$46,870	70
Graphic Designer	$57,170	$46,641	1,930
Traffic Technician	$57,080	$46,575	150
Cargo and Freight Agent	$57,000	$46,516	1,540
Probation Officer	$56,780	$46,354	460
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$56,730	$46,317	370
Clergy	$56,630	$46,243	450
HVAC Technician	$56,610	$46,228	6,920
Real Estate Sales Agent	$56,580	$46,206	4,930
RV Service Technician	$56,490	$46,140	230
Chemical Equipment Operator	$56,240	$45,956	4,040
Other Plant and System Operator	$56,060	$45,823	150
Producer and Director	$56,030	$45,801	1,190
Forest and Conservation Technician	$55,910	$45,713	180
Marriage and Family Therapist	$55,430	$45,359	380
Financial Services Sales Agent	$55,390	$45,329	7,230
Clinical Lab Technologist	$55,280	$45,248	4,380
Other Counselor	$55,140	$45,145	60
Other Entertainer and Performer	$54,933	$44,992	–
Medical Records Specialist	$54,280	$44,511	2,750
Plumber	$53,940	$44,260	5,770
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$53,880	$44,216	7,420
Civil Engineering Technician	$53,710	$44,091	1,480
Paramedic	$53,550	$43,973	2,250
Auto Body Repairer	$53,290	$43,781	2,140
Credit Counselor	$53,190	$43,707	250
Geological Technician	$53,160	$43,685	90
Biological Technician	$53,040	$43,597	550
Legal Secretary	$52,840	$43,449	2,280
Archivist	$52,810	$43,427	60
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$52,580	$43,257	330
Mental Health Counselor	$52,370	$43,103	6,300
Conservation Scientist	$52,310	$43,059	300
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$52,240	$43,007	1,550
Motorcycle Mechanic	$52,160	$42,948	220
Historian	$52,120	$42,919	60
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$52,090	$42,897	2,650
IT Support Specialist	$52,080	$42,889	9,880
Drilling Machine Operator	$52,040	$42,859	70
Audio and Video Technician	$52,000	$42,830	440
Writer and Author	$51,920	$42,771	520
Other Social Service Specialist	$51,880	$42,741	220
Event Planner	$51,830	$42,705	1,240
Forensic Science Technician	$51,830	$42,705	160
Child and Family Social Worker	$51,800	$42,683	5,520
CNC Machine Operator	$51,800	$42,683	2,460
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$51,670	$42,587	190
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$51,620	$42,550	2,460
Private Detective and Investigator	$51,530	$42,484	620
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$51,200	$42,240	700
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$51,130	$42,189	34,170
Other Office Support Worker	$51,060	$42,137	650
Rigger	$51,020	$42,108	470
Interpreter and Translator	$50,860	$41,989	520
Control and Valve Installer	$50,800	$41,945	420
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$50,750	$41,908	660
Carpenter	$50,670	$41,849	6,950
Glazier	$50,650	$41,835	740
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$50,500	$41,724	210
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$50,490	$41,717	–
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$50,440	$41,680	630
Judicial Law Clerk	$50,330	$41,599	230
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$50,220	$41,518	80
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$50,040	$41,385	2,460
Welder	$49,980	$41,341	7,380
Agricultural Inspector	$49,940	$41,311	90
Sheet Metal Worker	$49,920	$41,297	1,710
Floor Layer	$49,860	$41,253	170
Procurement Clerk	$49,810	$41,216	900
Other Financial Clerk	$49,780	$41,194	170
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$49,730	$41,157	860
Forging Machine Operator	$49,610	$41,068	80
Recreation Supervisor	$49,550	$41,024	1,680
Mechanical Door Repairer	$49,510	$40,994	190
Lathe Operator	$49,490	$40,980	370
Other Information and Record Clerk	$49,440	$40,943	850
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$49,360	$40,884	1,930
Separating Machine Operator	$49,320	$40,854	470
Commercial Diver	$49,260	$40,810	30
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$49,170	$40,744	870
Motorboat Mechanic	$49,080	$40,678	620
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$49,040	$40,648	2,000
Brickmason and Blockmason	$49,010	$40,626	410
Construction Equipment Operator	$48,940	$40,574	8,160
Recreational Therapist	$48,880	$40,530	190
Environmental Science Technician	$48,700	$40,397	500
Milling Machine Operator	$48,340	$40,132	120
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$48,230	$40,051	230
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$48,220	$40,043	2,780
Rolling Machine Operator	$48,210	$40,036	820
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$48,170	$40,007	300
Highway Maintenance Worker	$48,130	$39,977	2,290
Auto Mechanic	$48,100	$39,955	13,420
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$48,080	$39,940	210
Grinding Machine Operator	$48,040	$39,911	1,730
Dispensing Optician	$48,000	$39,881	890
Community Health Worker	$47,970	$39,859	540
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$47,940	$39,837	19,980
News Reporter and Journalist	$47,940	$39,837	480
Correctional Officer	$47,890	$39,800	4,870
General Maintenance Worker	$47,880	$39,793	28,020
Utilities Meter Reader	$47,850	$39,770	410
Retail Sales Supervisor	$47,770	$39,712	19,390
Gambling Services Supervisor	$47,750	$39,697	60
Mixing Machine Operator	$47,740	$39,689	2,560
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$47,680	$39,645	710
Logging Equipment Operator	$47,650	$39,623	920
Dispatcher	$47,550	$39,550	2,440
Small Engine Mechanic	$47,510	$39,520	660
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$47,500	$39,513	2,820
Home Appliance Repairer	$47,460	$39,483	380
Cutting Machine Operator	$47,410	$39,446	730
Dental Assistant	$47,320	$39,380	5,530
Curator	$47,200	$39,291	120
Hearing Aid Specialist	$47,190	$39,284	220
Vending Machine Repairer	$47,120	$39,232	240
Security Supervisor	$47,100	$39,218	770
Insulation Worker	$47,020	$39,159	730
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$47,000	$39,144	130
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$46,950	$39,107	1,960
Paving Equipment Operator	$46,950	$39,107	630
Structural Metal Fabricator	$46,910	$39,078	1,020
Quality Control Inspector	$46,890	$39,063	13,360
Broadcast Technician	$46,860	$39,041	210
Paperhanger	$46,800	$38,997	50
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$46,760	$38,967	2,730
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$46,750	$38,960	290
Title Examiner	$46,740	$38,953	–
Lighting Technician	$46,720	$38,938	60
Septic Tank Servicer	$46,660	$38,894	640
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$46,640	$38,878	260
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$46,560	$38,820	140
Exercise Physiologist	$46,550	$38,812	230
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$46,470	$38,753	400
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$46,430	$38,724	2,240
Welding Machine Operator	$46,260	$38,599	340
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$46,210	$38,562	4,670
Auto Glass Installer	$46,180	$38,540	440
Medical Equipment Repairer	$46,120	$38,496	800
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$46,110	$38,488	550
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$46,000	$38,407	250
Prepress Technician and Worker	$45,900	$38,333	200
Roofer	$45,760	$38,230	850
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$45,760	$38,230	940
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$45,740	$38,215	4,520
Professional Athlete	$45,720	$38,200	280
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$45,710	$38,193	260
Miscellaneous Assembler	$45,500	$38,038	42,150
New Accounts Clerk	$45,500	$38,038	60
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$45,360	$37,935	120
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$45,340	$37,920	340
Housekeeping Supervisor	$45,320	$37,905	3,200
Human Resources Assistant	$45,300	$37,891	1,190
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$45,280	$37,876	330
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$45,270	$37,869	3,240
Billing and Posting Clerk	$45,250	$37,854	5,550
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$45,250	$37,854	480
Sound Engineering Technician	$45,240	$37,847	–
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$45,230	$37,839	220
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$45,180	$37,802	480
Pipelayer	$45,180	$37,802	670
Administrative Assistant	$44,880	$37,581	30,180
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$44,870	$37,574	90
Other Health Technician	$44,840	$37,552	3,050
Insurance Claims Clerk	$44,650	$37,412	4,110
Plating Machine Operator	$44,560	$37,345	470
Other Personal Care Worker	$44,550	$37,338	340
Health Information Technologist	$44,530	$37,323	470
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$44,420	$37,242	4,100
Log Grader and Scaler	$44,370	$37,205	40
Floor Sander and Finisher	$44,310	$37,161	60
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$44,160	$37,050	290
Other Protective Service Worker	$44,130	$37,028	320
Mobile Home Installer	$44,120	$37,021	40
Personal Service Supervisor	$44,100	$37,006	2,040
Forest and Conservation Worker	$44,050	$36,969	40
Painting and Coating Worker	$43,820	$36,795	140
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$43,740	$36,733	1,010
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$43,740	$36,733	1,420
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$43,680	$36,686	14,210
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$43,660	$36,671	430
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$43,630	$36,647	5,130
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$43,540	$36,577	1,490
Tile and Stone Setter	$43,510	$36,554	–
Court and Municipal Clerk	$43,460	$36,515	2,020
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$43,430	$36,492	14,160
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator	$43,380	$36,453	1,080
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$43,330	$36,414	630
Furniture Finisher	$43,310	$36,398	120
Bill and Account Collector	$43,140	$36,266	4,430
Pest Control Worker	$43,130	$36,258	2,660
Parking Enforcement Worker	$43,040	$36,188	120
Coach and Scout	$42,950	$36,118	3,310
Construction Laborer	$42,940	$36,110	19,620
Proofreader and Copy Marker	$42,900	$36,079	40
Word Processor and Typist	$42,840	$36,033	30
Firefighter	$42,570	$35,822	7,780
Medical Equipment Preparer	$42,510	$35,776	1,160
Teller	$42,280	$35,597	4,400
Medical Appliance Technician	$42,230	$35,558	200
Other Sales and Related Worker	$42,210	$35,542	480
Pharmacy Technician	$42,120	$35,472	8,070
Woodworking Machine Operator	$41,990	$35,371	1,660
Order Clerk	$41,740	$35,177	740
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$41,740	$35,177	480
Correspondence Clerk	$41,710	$35,153	130
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker	$41,650	$35,106	40
Agricultural Technician	$41,290	$34,826	100
Medical Assistant	$41,160	$34,725	12,110
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$41,100	$34,678	150
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$41,020	$34,616	80
Psychiatric Technician	$40,970	$34,577	560
Construction Painter	$40,840	$34,476	2,080
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$40,820	$34,461	340
Printing Press Operator	$40,470	$34,188	2,100
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$40,400	$34,134	1,470
Emergency Medical Technician	$40,370	$34,110	4,010
Medical Secretary	$40,170	$33,955	15,630
Other Woodworker	$40,090	$33,893	–
Musician and Singer	$40,082	$33,886	330
Mortician and Funeral Director	$40,020	$33,838	400
Packaging Machine Operator	$40,010	$33,830	4,890
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$40,000	$33,823	140
Other Textile Worker	$39,960	$33,791	760
Mental Health Social Worker	$39,930	$33,768	720
School Bus Driver	$39,900	$33,744	5,900
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$39,800	$33,666	3,430
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$39,790	$33,658	2,380
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$39,760	$33,634	1,500
Hand Sewer	$39,690	$33,580	–
Skincare Specialist	$39,670	$33,564	1,210
Freezing Equipment Operator	$39,640	$33,540	60
Other Production Worker	$39,600	$33,509	1,890
Food Science Technician	$39,480	$33,415	40
Electrician Helper	$39,460	$33,399	2,000
Plumber Helper	$39,450	$33,392	1,090
Textile Dyeing Machine Operator	$39,410	$33,360	770
Other Material Moving Worker	$39,370	$33,329	90
File Clerk	$39,350	$33,313	1,210
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$39,340	$33,305	50
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$39,300	$33,274	810
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$39,240	$33,227	320
Tax Preparer	$39,220	$33,211	1,360
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$39,060	$33,086	680
Veterinary Technician	$39,020	$33,055	2,540
Phlebotomist	$39,010	$33,047	2,760
Upholsterer	$38,880	$32,945	140
Customer Service Representative	$38,860	$32,929	51,000
Interviewer	$38,830	$32,906	940
Animal Control Worker	$38,790	$32,874	180
Eligibility Interviewer	$38,670	$32,780	1,750
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$38,590	$32,718	190
Social and Human Service Assistant	$38,550	$32,686	5,220
Food Service Supervisor	$38,520	$32,663	20,120
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$38,480	$32,631	2,160
Museum Technician and Conservator	$38,290	$32,483	90
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$38,280	$32,475	2,240
Sewing Machine Operator	$38,250	$32,451	2,460
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$38,220	$32,428	520
Pesticide Applicator	$38,100	$32,334	610
Data Entry Keyer	$38,070	$32,310	1,490
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$38,050	$32,294	680
Conveyor Operator	$38,020	$32,271	440
Other Construction Helper	$37,990	$32,247	290
Fence Erector	$37,960	$32,224	–
Photographer	$37,890	$32,169	630
Refractory Materials Repairer	$37,870	$32,153	50
Roofer Helper	$37,860	$32,146	40
Light Truck Driver	$37,680	$32,005	11,950
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$37,530	$31,887	56,700
Counter and Rental Clerk	$37,340	$31,738	6,280
Nursing Assistant	$37,220	$31,644	21,760
Dental Laboratory Technician	$37,170	$31,605	260
Telemarketer	$37,090	$31,542	1,060
Food Batchmaker	$37,070	$31,527	700
Other Food Processing Worker	$37,060	$31,519	510
Veterinary Assistant	$36,980	$31,456	1,720
General Office Clerk	$36,840	$31,346	42,250
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$36,810	$31,323	2,550
Mail Clerk	$36,780	$31,299	580
Dietetic Technician	$36,770	$31,291	450
Courier and Messenger	$36,710	$31,244	1,380
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$36,710	$31,244	15,600
Production Helper	$36,610	$31,166	1,950
Orderly	$36,480	$31,064	1,430
Psychiatric Aide	$36,320	$30,939	200
Mason Helper	$36,180	$30,829	30
Pharmacy Aide	$36,140	$30,798	360
Aircraft Service Attendant	$36,130	$30,790	290
Religious Education Director	$36,120	$30,782	170
Carpenter Helper	$36,090	$30,759	200
Library Technician	$36,070	$30,743	650
Stocker and Order Filler	$36,020	$30,704	41,800
Automotive Service Attendant	$36,000	$30,688	220
Rehabilitation Counselor	$35,990	$30,680	980
Residential Advisor	$35,780	$30,516	1,580
Restaurant Cook	$35,740	$30,484	25,890
Bicycle Repairer	$35,530	$30,320	–
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$35,510	$30,304	11,280
Baker	$35,460	$30,265	2,940
Security Guard	$35,460	$30,265	16,610
Tour and Travel Guide	$35,190	$30,053	660
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$35,110	$29,991	680
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$35,090	$29,975	190
Craft Artist	$35,050	$29,944	70
Tire Repairer and Changer	$35,040	$29,936	1,920
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$34,960	$29,873	7,850
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$34,880	$29,810	2,020
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$34,790	$29,740	2,750
Travel Agent	$34,560	$29,560	680
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$34,510	$29,521	230
Preschool Teacher	$34,500	$29,513	4,550
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$34,490	$29,505	380
Bailiff	$34,280	$29,340	270
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$34,230	$29,301	5,720
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$34,140	$29,231	130
Concierge	$34,110	$29,207	580
Switchboard Operator	$34,010	$29,129	480
Library Assistant	$33,980	$29,105	960
Medical Transcriptionist	$33,870	$29,019	390
Office Machine Operator	$33,870	$29,019	190
Carpet Installer	$33,810	$28,972	80
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$33,810	$28,972	710
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$33,700	$28,886	3,570
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$33,650	$28,847	130
Airfield Operations Specialist	$33,590	$28,800	90
Costume Attendant	$33,510	$28,737	50
Physical Therapist Aide	$33,280	$28,557	370
Locker Room Attendant	$33,250	$28,533	140
Tutor	$33,220	$28,510	1,510
Tailor and Dressmaker	$33,030	$28,361	340
Barber	$32,900	$28,259	220
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$32,690	$28,094	1,050
Food Preparation Worker	$32,180	$27,695	14,460
Hand Packer and Packager	$32,180	$27,695	7,610
Parts Salesperson	$32,180	$27,695	4,600
Floral Designer	$32,000	$27,554	500
Occupational Therapy Aide	$31,950	$27,515	50
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$31,740	$27,350	2,990
Parking Attendant	$31,490	$27,154	1,300
Recreation Worker	$31,420	$27,099	5,270
Animal Caretaker	$31,280	$26,990	4,090
Janitor	$31,180	$26,911	30,100
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$30,960	$26,739	150
Retail Salesperson	$30,690	$26,527	67,310
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$30,490	$26,370	2,500
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$30,470	$26,355	3,160
Substitute Teacher	$30,400	$26,300	7,700
Maid and Housekeeper	$30,260	$26,190	14,500
Home Health Aide	$30,110	$26,073	40,750
Hotel Desk Clerk	$30,020	$26,002	5,910
Photo Processing Worker	$30,010	$25,994	50
Funeral Attendant	$29,880	$25,892	930
Animal Trainer	$29,670	$25,728	200
Childcare Worker	$29,650	$25,712	10,660
Short Order Cook	$29,640	$25,704	900
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$29,300	$25,438	620
Dishwasher	$29,160	$25,328	7,550
Garment Presser	$29,160	$25,328	220
Passenger Attendant	$28,710	$24,976	120
Cashier	$28,530	$24,835	56,550
Etcher and Engraver	$28,300	$24,650	50
Teaching Assistant	$27,860	$24,297	14,410
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$27,840	$24,281	450
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$27,520	$24,024	65,070
Fast Food Cook	$27,420	$23,943	9,110
Gambling Dealer	$27,350	$23,887	140
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$27,040	$23,638	8,740
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$27,000	$23,606	7,990
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$26,830	$23,469	6,220
Usher and Ticket Taker	$26,490	$23,196	1,300
School Bus Monitor	$26,240	$22,995	1,180
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$26,210	$22,971	1,900
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$25,850	$22,682	330
Driver/Sales Worker	$22,240	$19,781	6,430
Other Food Service Worker	$22,230	$19,773	850
Bartender	$19,370	$17,474	10,680
Waiter and Waitress	$18,370	$16,671	47,200

Best take-home first. Jobs with no South Carolina median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the South Carolina paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in South Carolina

What is the highest-paying job in South Carolina?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 4 jobs in South Carolina, such as cardiologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, internal medicine physician pays most: $359,500, or $234,690 after tax.

What is the most common job in South Carolina?

Retail Salesperson: about 67,310 people in South Carolina, with a median of $30,690.

How much do you take home on the median South Carolina salary?

The median pay for all jobs in South Carolina is $46,490 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $38,768 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and South Carolina tax.

Which job pays more in South Carolina than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in South Carolina, internal medicine physician pays furthest above its US median: $359,500 here, 40% more than the national $256,560.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in South Carolina. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.