Physicists Salary in South Carolina
Physicists in South Carolina earn a median of $138,400 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $138,400
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $106,510; the top 10% earn over $228,440. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near South Carolina
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- Computer and Information Research Scientists$126,980 median in South Carolina
- Bioinformatics Scientists$91,560 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$86,070 median in South Carolina
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$109,080 median in South Carolina
- Materials Scientists$101,930 median in South Carolina
- Nanosystems Engineers$110,490 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
Physicists pay in South Carolina
How much do physicists make in South Carolina?
The median is $138,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $106,510 and the top 10% earn over $228,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 43 (−20% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.