Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) Salary in South Carolina
Also called: Geoscientists
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) in South Carolina earn a median of $86,070 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,070
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($101,920)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,550; the top 10% earn over $141,480. Nationally the range is $59,330 to $200,230.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Hydrologists$65,770 median in South Carolina
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$82,240 median in South Carolina
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$141,130 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Soil and Plant Scientists$78,850 median in South Carolina
- Industrial Ecologists$74,910 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Physicists$138,400 median in South Carolina
Geoscientists (Except Hydrologists and Geographers) pay in South Carolina
How much do geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers) make in South Carolina?
The median is $86,070 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,550 and the top 10% earn over $141,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for geoscientists (except hydrologists and geographers)?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 50 (−16% vs. the national median of $101,920). Living costs are not included.