Medical Assistants Salary in South Carolina
Medical Assistants in South Carolina earn a median of $41,160 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,160
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($45,690)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,110
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,730; the top 10% earn over $49,110. Nationally the range is $36,050 to $59,310.
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Medical Assistants pay in South Carolina
How much do medical assistants make in South Carolina?
The median is $41,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,730 and the top 10% earn over $49,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for medical assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $45,690). Living costs are not included.