South Carolina Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for South Carolina from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $46,490 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 4.0%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $7.25/hr
- Federal rate applies
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $318
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in South Carolina
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
| # | Occupation | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians1,260 jobs | $359,500 |
| 2 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists350 jobs | $302,340 |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other4,510 jobs | $274,480 |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists1,010 jobs | $265,480 |
| 5 | Dermatologists180 jobs | $259,990 |
| 6 | Cardiologists210 jobs | $239,200 or more |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians1,200 jobs | $239,200 |
| 8 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric100 jobs | $239,200 or more |
Most common jobs in South Carolina
Top H-1B employers in South Carolina
| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 61 | $113,797 |
| 2 | Capgemini America Inc | 58 | $124,000 |
| 3 | Medical University of South Carolina and Affiliates | 58 | $245,100 |
| 4 | Clemson University | 50 | $71,877 |
| 5 | University of South Carolina | 45 | $89,371 |
| 6 | LPL Financial LLC | 39 | $155,000 |
| 7 | Lexington County School District One | 36 | $65,129 |
| 8 | Richland County School District One | 36 | $66,980 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in South Carolina?
- The median wage for all occupations in South Carolina is $46,490 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in South Carolina?
- South Carolina's unemployment rate was 4.0% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in South Carolina?
- General Internal Medicine Physicians have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in South Carolina: $359,500 a year.
More South Carolina labor data
- Unemployment by county4.0% statewide
- Jobs by industry2.44 million jobs, +2.3% in a year
- Minimum wage$7.25 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$318 a week on average
- Union membership2.7% in 2025
- Federal job openings261 open now