Average Salary in South Carolina
Average wage, unemployment, and how South Carolina ranks — from official BLS data.
The average worker in South Carolina earns about $66,352 a year across all industries — about $587 below the national average. Roughly 2,344,709 jobs are covered in the state.
How it works
The average annual wage for South Carolina is the BLS QCEW average weekly wage across all covered industries, annualized (2025 Q4). The unemployment rate is the seasonally adjusted state figure from BLS LAUS. These are averages — a typical (median) worker usually earns less than the average, which is pulled up by high earners.
Good to know
- Average wage is employer-reported and covers ~95% of US jobs; it runs higher than the median.
- Weigh South Carolina's wage against its cost of living and rent before comparing states.
- Figures refresh as BLS releases new quarters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in South Carolina?
The average annual wage in South Carolina is about $66,352, based on the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2025 Q4) — the average across all covered industries.
What is the unemployment rate in South Carolina?
South Carolina's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 4.8% (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics).
How does South Carolina rank for pay?
South Carolina ranks #41 of 51 states (and DC) by average wage.