Paramedics Salary in South Carolina
Paramedics in South Carolina earn a median of $53,550 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,550
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($60,600)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,250
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,710; the top 10% earn over $67,180. Nationally the range is $44,230 to $84,850.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Acute Care Nurses$82,360 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Critical Care Nurses$82,360 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$341,960 median in South Carolina
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$29,300 median in South Carolina
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$44,840 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,820 median in South Carolina
Paramedics pay in South Carolina
How much do paramedics make in South Carolina?
The median is $53,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,710 and the top 10% earn over $67,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for paramedics?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $60,600). Living costs are not included.