Physician Assistants Salary in South Carolina
Physician Assistants in South Carolina earn a median of $122,490 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $122,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($135,880)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,250
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,620; the top 10% earn over $158,860. Nationally the range is $99,380 to $190,280.
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Physician Assistants pay in South Carolina
How much do physician assistants make in South Carolina?
The median is $122,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,620 and the top 10% earn over $158,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for physician assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $135,880). Living costs are not included.