Industrial Ecologists Salary in South Carolina
Industrial Ecologists in South Carolina earn a median of $74,910 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 490
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,200; the top 10% earn over $133,470. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
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- Soil and Plant Scientists$78,850 median in South Carolina
- Environmental Engineers$96,140 median in South Carolina
Industrial Ecologists pay in South Carolina
How much do industrial ecologists make in South Carolina?
The median is $74,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,200 and the top 10% earn over $133,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for industrial ecologists?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.