352 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in South Carolina (2024)

There are 352 occupations in South Carolina with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Family Medicine Physicians at $225,260/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

352
Jobs Over $50K

$225,260

#1: Family Medicine Physicians

$80,069

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

819,300

Workers in These Jobs

All 352 Jobs Paying Over $50K in South Carolina

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Family Medicine Physicians	$225,260	$283,300	840
2	Physicians, Pathologists	$225,020	$258,150	240
3	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$222,460	$309,700	80
4	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$211,610	$232,380	550
5	Nurse Anesthetists	$209,870	$233,920	290
6	Neurologists	$209,070	$323,840	60
7	Pediatricians, General	$201,050	$244,780	250
8	Chief Executives	$186,800	$220,650	3,020
9	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$179,750	$196,470	50
10	Anesthesiologists	$177,060	$222,760	460
11	Dentists, General	$155,050	$182,970	1,850
12	Podiatrists	$154,830	$159,340	70
13	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$141,850	$151,380	2,670
14	Medical Dosimetrists	$141,470	$140,120	40
15	Psychiatrists	$140,130	$178,060	150
16	Orthodontists	$139,980	$149,660	260
17	Natural Sciences Managers	$136,910	$136,920	550
18	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$134,630	$149,900	4,910
19	Pharmacists	$134,540	$134,960	5,420
20	Aerospace Engineers	$130,780	$133,570	560
21	Database Architects	$130,020	$126,340	850
22	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$128,550	$117,150	100
23	Veterinarians	$128,550	$127,400	1,440
24	Physical Scientists, All Other	$128,020	$126,440	90
25	Physicists	$127,780	$145,090	N/A
26	Psychologists, All Other	$125,800	$116,200	150
27	Financial Managers	$125,270	$141,140	9,630
28	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$124,760	$124,560	90
29	Optometrists	$124,190	$114,430	480
30	Sales Managers	$122,820	$138,260	7,050
31	Industrial Production Managers	$120,710	$126,580	5,570
32	Computer Hardware Engineers	$120,450	$124,630	550
33	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$119,750	$119,790	310
34	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$119,310	$120,860	990
35	Managers, All Other	$118,350	$125,370	2,920
36	Physician Assistants	$114,710	$114,310	2,100
37	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$114,400	$111,350	470
38	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$114,150	$117,460	90
39	Purchasing Managers	$113,110	$121,270	960
40	Nurse Practitioners	$112,510	$116,940	5,470
41	Human Resources Managers	$111,200	$121,970	2,320
42	Software Developers	$111,130	$116,790	11,810
43	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$110,580	$93,120	30
44	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$110,360	$105,380	30
45	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$110,310	$111,710	500
46	Engineers, All Other	$106,540	$114,000	1,640
47	Nuclear Power Reactor Operators	$105,780	$111,670	420
48	Marketing Managers	$105,750	$124,170	3,530
49	Commercial Pilots	$105,450	$120,750	420
50	Computer Network Architects	$105,050	$113,880	1,650
51	Computer Occupations, All Other	$104,920	$106,620	4,270
52	Nuclear Engineers	$104,270	$107,090	970
53	Medical and Health Services Managers	$104,140	$126,830	7,100
54	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,890	$114,610	180
55	Chemical Engineers	$103,840	$109,360	350
56	Sales Engineers	$103,640	$108,310	760
57	Information Security Analysts	$103,410	$119,030	1,430
58	Nurse Midwives	$103,060	$95,940	70
59	Computer Programmers	$102,320	$103,460	1,160
60	Air Traffic Controllers	$101,670	$103,750	180
61	Nuclear Technicians	$101,120	$94,090	610
62	Construction Managers	$100,610	$107,420	4,340
63	Training and Development Managers	$100,370	$113,460	640
64	Administrative Services Managers	$99,190	$110,360	4,760
65	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$98,990	$101,010	5,020
66	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$98,680	$107,700	3,090
67	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,280	$105,260	780
68	Ship Engineers	$97,980	$99,790	50
69	Lawyers	$97,640	$119,230	8,270
70	Physical Therapists	$97,280	$94,280	3,700
71	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$96,990	$97,370	110
72	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$96,730	$98,900	80
73	Facilities Managers	$96,460	$102,160	1,520
74	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$96,310	$106,800	130
75	Materials Engineers	$96,210	$100,700	470
76	Electrical Engineers	$96,120	$100,570	2,460
77	Mechanical Engineers	$95,880	$97,950	4,530
78	Database Administrators	$95,680	$101,420	790
79	Data Scientists	$95,310	$100,790	2,090
80	Therapists, All Other	$94,880	$104,200	70
81	Surgical Assistants	$94,530	$81,250	650
82	Actuaries	$93,250	$108,630	150
83	Computer Systems Analysts	$92,990	$102,270	7,720
84	Industrial Engineers	$92,470	$95,660	7,070
85	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$92,410	$101,660	270
86	Occupational Therapists	$91,620	$88,520	1,930
87	Environmental Engineers	$91,100	$95,570	510
88	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$90,730	$93,420	210
89	General and Operations Managers	$90,310	$108,710	43,390
90	Web Developers	$88,450	$90,670	1,060
91	Radiation Therapists	$87,930	$94,940	180
92	Financial and Investment Analysts	$87,840	$102,870	3,470
93	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$87,760	$92,110	3,700
94	Project Management Specialists	$87,420	$98,290	10,510
95	Civil Engineers	$86,490	$99,120	5,950
96	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,460	$84,440	30
97	Public Relations Managers	$86,360	$103,760	910
98	Financial Risk Specialists	$86,250	$93,940	450
99	Speech-Language Pathologists	$86,130	$85,670	2,250
100	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,870	$111,170	1,170
101	Education Administrators, All Other	$85,570	$85,810	330
102	Management Analysts	$85,430	$96,820	9,070
103	Funeral Home Managers	$85,190	$89,990	230
104	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,940	$97,470	1,310
105	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$84,260	$88,310	1,610
106	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$84,230	$105,400	3,830
107	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$84,170	$87,430	380
108	Audiologists	$83,930	$82,610	100
109	Fundraising Managers	$83,650	$94,350	230
110	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,090	$90,860	100
111	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,950	$76,930	90
112	Biological Scientists, All Other	$82,910	$92,750	270
113	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$82,910	$82,510	260
114	Social Workers, All Other	$82,830	$78,120	430
115	Art Directors	$82,720	$86,960	340
116	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$82,340	$97,210	700
117	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$82,230	$77,630	120
118	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,010	$89,120	230
119	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,960	$91,630	420
120	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$81,890	$91,520	1,020
121	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$81,320	$81,890	210
122	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$81,110	$79,980	610
123	Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$80,950	$81,640	580
124	Food Scientists and Technologists	$80,710	$80,870	30
125	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$80,550	$87,360	110
126	Operations Research Analysts	$80,270	$86,460	960
127	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,260	$86,260	450
128	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,090	$96,980	260
129	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,940	$84,050	1,200
130	Materials Scientists	$79,750	$86,880	60
131	Epidemiologists	$79,410	$75,470	40
132	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,360	$87,290	310
133	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$79,330	$87,310	480
134	Financial Examiners	$79,230	$85,220	420
135	Acupuncturists	$79,130	$72,400	N/A
136	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$78,730	$77,660	1,240
137	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,700	$84,310	260
138	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$78,520	$69,650	140
139	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$78,500	$67,020	260
140	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,450	$81,230	1,070
141	Registered Nurses	$78,380	$81,390	48,790
142	Dental Hygienists	$78,170	$76,950	3,100
143	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,090	$80,020	360
144	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$78,060	$81,300	250
145	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,990	$78,170	310
146	Personal Financial Advisors	$77,900	$118,790	2,470
147	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,760	$88,410	860
148	Avionics Technicians	$77,390	$76,030	330
149	Gas Plant Operators	$76,990	$66,700	410
150	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$76,910	$79,370	210
151	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$76,660	$79,540	100
152	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,520	$84,660	270
153	Chemists	$76,280	$82,920	1,010
154	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,170	$92,170	80
155	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$76,150	$78,000	1,800
156	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$76,060	$74,540	3,600
157	Transportation Inspectors	$76,000	$77,740	120
158	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,740	$78,490	300
159	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$75,730	$79,320	1,520
160	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$75,650	$90,550	3,680
161	Power Plant Operators	$75,520	$76,780	570
162	Logisticians	$75,410	$78,250	4,290
163	Emergency Management Directors	$75,330	$79,750	240
164	Credit Analysts	$74,920	$85,700	900
165	School Psychologists	$74,450	$76,620	790
166	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$73,690	$81,070	5,820
167	Foresters	$73,690	$71,780	180
168	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$73,660	$73,070	30
169	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$73,480	$76,070	190
170	Technical Writers	$73,250	$79,060	560
171	Budget Analysts	$73,120	$77,860	450
172	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$73,040	$72,480	510
173	Respiratory Therapists	$72,500	$71,030	1,910
174	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$72,050	$78,000	2,340
175	Financial Specialists, All Other	$71,960	$75,720	1,020
176	Statisticians	$71,760	$77,230	230
177	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$71,610	$70,320	770
178	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$70,680	$64,370	120
179	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$70,320	$72,890	12,760
180	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$70,280	$70,990	100
181	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$70,270	$74,620	350
182	Boilermakers	$70,260	$82,940	470
183	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$70,080	$77,650	660
184	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$69,970	$71,570	9,070
185	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$69,910	$72,850	1,080
186	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$69,710	$74,420	460
187	Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$69,540	$78,700	200
188	Conservation Scientists	$69,100	$71,610	230
189	Lodging Managers	$69,030	$82,880	640
190	Compliance Officers	$68,880	$75,500	4,440
191	Social and Community Service Managers	$68,730	$74,890	1,670
192	Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$68,640	$66,950	50
193	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$68,120	$69,970	2,570
194	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$68,100	$74,520	5,020
195	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$68,070	$67,780	50
196	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$67,400	$83,880	760
197	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$66,920	$84,160	500
198	Instructional Coordinators	$66,830	$67,550	3,120
199	Accountants and Auditors	$66,780	$76,180	15,760
200	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$66,490	$70,420	90
201	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$66,410	$64,210	180
202	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,370	$80,310	70
203	Insurance Underwriters	$66,130	$78,840	860
204	Chiropractors	$66,070	$72,810	680
205	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$65,180	$76,340	70
206	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$65,090	$70,060	2,200
207	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,040	$69,790	140
208	Physical Therapist Assistants	$65,010	$67,230	1,870
209	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$64,890	$64,480	1,130
210	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$64,730	$77,960	190
211	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$64,490	$66,570	440
212	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$64,320	$65,270	850
213	Tool and Die Makers	$64,190	$64,260	770
214	Urban and Regional Planners	$64,150	$67,910	340
215	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,970	$76,150	1,020
216	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$63,960	$66,240	70
217	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$63,870	$66,890	400
218	Music Directors and Composers	$63,870	$76,650	70
219	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,860	$65,430	1,060
220	Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$63,790	$66,170	1,230
221	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,780	$70,740	960
222	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,720	$66,420	2,420
223	Designers, All Other	$63,450	$73,460	60
224	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,370	$70,370	150
225	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$63,360	$68,730	10,320
226	Food Service Managers	$63,340	$68,230	2,940
227	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$63,190	$65,560	350
228	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$63,150	$59,040	320
229	Landscape Architects	$63,010	$67,770	220
230	Computer Network Support Specialists	$62,950	$67,530	2,770
231	Mechanical Drafters	$62,950	$65,660	670
232	First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other	$62,830	$63,210	120
233	Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$62,820	$59,820	50
234	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$62,800	$76,540	490
235	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$62,770	$62,970	1,470
236	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$62,380	$62,980	3,670
237	Cost Estimators	$62,290	$68,080	2,100
238	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$62,250	$61,690	2,180
239	Human Resources Specialists	$62,180	$69,690	11,840
240	Fallers	$62,140	$60,460	80
241	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$61,840	$60,910	470
242	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,820	$63,960	870
243	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$61,810	$62,080	410
244	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,750	$61,270	1,650
245	Postal Service Clerks	$61,610	$60,850	950
246	Loan Officers	$61,580	$73,510	4,000
247	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$61,530	$75,360	23,910
248	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$61,290	$60,740	1,320
249	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$61,290	$61,040	7,410
250	Training and Development Specialists	$61,260	$68,870	5,890
251	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$61,150	$59,750	17,310
252	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$61,010	$61,570	3,280
253	Social Science Research Assistants	$61,010	$67,460	320
254	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$60,930	$61,590	720
255	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$60,820	$61,880	720
256	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$60,800	$67,120	1,150
257	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$60,710	$61,510	1,960
258	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$60,670	$62,870	160
259	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$60,420	$60,470	1,850
260	Healthcare Social Workers	$60,230	$61,150	2,220
261	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$60,230	$67,400	9,740
262	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$60,180	$61,490	7,400
263	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$60,030	$59,590	2,550
264	Hydrologists	$59,920	$68,720	110
265	Surveyors	$59,840	$60,970	870
266	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$59,800	$73,600	1,210
267	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$59,670	$57,450	22,670
268	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$59,580	$64,990	700
269	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$59,300	$61,420	22,550
270	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$59,250	$58,630	130
271	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$59,230	$65,520	70
272	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$59,220	$58,920	9,200
273	Tire Builders	$59,140	$54,970	4,220
274	Millwrights	$59,100	$58,370	860
275	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$58,960	$67,190	4,450
276	Drafters, All Other	$58,910	$60,930	N/A
277	Personal Service Managers, All Other	$58,900	$61,360	170
278	Medical Equipment Repairers	$58,670	$60,700	610
279	Surgical Technologists	$58,550	$55,570	2,420
280	Construction and Building Inspectors	$58,360	$59,700	2,400
281	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$58,140	$59,520	4,210
282	Public Relations Specialists	$58,120	$65,110	2,260
283	Fundraisers	$58,030	$60,030	880
284	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$57,890	$59,530	2,940
285	Editors	$57,570	$65,470	720
286	Producers and Directors	$57,380	$71,810	950
287	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$56,940	$60,570	110
288	Fence Erectors	$56,940	$56,830	110
289	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$56,870	$58,740	180
290	Commercial Divers	$56,850	$59,700	60
291	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$56,830	$56,850	2,920
292	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$56,710	$56,430	8,970
293	Athletic Trainers	$56,220	$56,850	440
294	Pile Driver Operators	$56,060	$51,950	50
295	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$56,020	$59,520	210
296	Crane and Tower Operators	$55,780	$58,750	800
297	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$55,340	$75,910	5,500
298	Embalmers	$55,230	$68,390	160
299	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$55,130	$59,960	860
300	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$55,050	$53,790	140
301	Counselors, All Other	$54,990	$63,680	160
302	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$54,950	$66,840	40
303	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$54,870	$58,450	320
304	Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other	$54,600	$57,140	530
305	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$54,450	$58,750	210
306	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$54,340	$55,780	1,740
307	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$54,270	$57,600	5,470
308	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$54,180	$56,580	480
309	Curators	$53,800	$54,800	100
310	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$53,640	$69,600	20,020
311	Medical Appliance Technicians	$53,410	$53,950	100
312	Sailors and Marine Oilers	$53,360	$55,920	210
313	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$53,120	$51,360	70
314	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$53,010	$57,100	1,500
315	Real Estate Sales Agents	$52,570	$79,140	3,630
316	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$52,540	$53,400	3,930
317	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$52,540	$54,230	950
318	Chefs and Head Cooks	$52,500	$55,240	2,120
319	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$52,420	$54,140	1,520
320	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$52,330	$56,940	6,180
321	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$52,200	$58,440	280
322	Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$52,130	$53,920	1,940
323	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$52,120	$54,250	320
324	Chemical Technicians	$52,050	$57,490	1,450
325	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$52,030	$59,810	40
326	Electricians	$51,950	$55,360	7,320
327	Judicial Law Clerks	$51,940	$50,540	220
328	Plant and System Operators, All Other	$51,560	$55,030	140
329	Advertising Sales Agents	$51,490	$60,910	1,590
330	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$51,410	$51,530	120
331	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$51,380	$57,040	50
332	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$51,350	$55,200	80
333	Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders	$51,350	$48,160	230
334	Clergy	$51,330	$54,890	610
335	Medical Records Specialists	$51,310	$53,300	3,020
336	Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,050	$49,600	2,170
337	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$50,860	$51,520	110
338	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$50,860	$54,060	140
339	Film and Video Editors	$50,690	$56,960	250
340	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$50,680	$54,370	5,220
341	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$50,640	$53,540	4,010
342	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$50,630	$54,600	440
343	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$50,420	$54,960	6,430
344	Soil and Plant Scientists	$50,390	$63,490	260
345	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$50,380	$52,800	12,330
346	Microbiologists	$50,360	$56,080	150
347	Computer User Support Specialists	$50,350	$53,570	11,040
348	Labor Relations Specialists	$50,150	$52,950	370
349	Special Education Teachers, All Other	$50,140	$54,590	120
350	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$50,130	$53,450	34,560
351	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$50,100	$57,050	370
352	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$50,070	$53,980	610

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South Carolina High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Education fields.

49.0% of all tracked occupations in SC earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,070/year (Maintenance Workers, Machinery), while the top earner makes $225,260/year.

South Carolina ranks #32 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in South Carolina?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 352 occupations in South Carolina with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 49.0% of all tracked occupations in SC.

What is the highest paying job in South Carolina?

The highest paying occupation in South Carolina is Family Medicine Physicians with a median salary of $225,260 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in South Carolina?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in South Carolina is $50,070/year (Maintenance Workers, Machinery). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in South Carolina?

The average median salary among all 352 occupations that pay over $50K in South Carolina is $80,069 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K in South Carolina?

High-paying jobs in South Carolina typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $50K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

More Salary Data for South Carolina

Highest Paying Jobs in South Carolina · Average Salary in South Carolina · All South Carolina Jobs

Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics