Waiters and Waitresses Salary in South Carolina
Waiters and Waitresses in South Carolina earn a median of $18,370 a year, −48% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $18,370
- vs. U.S. median
- −48% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 47,200
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $15,080; the top 10% earn over $46,820. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,000 median in South Carolina
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26,490 median in South Carolina
- Bartenders$19,370 median in South Carolina
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,520 median in South Carolina
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,740 median in South Carolina
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,830 median in South Carolina
Waiters and Waitresses pay in South Carolina
How much do waiters and waitresses make in South Carolina?
The median is $18,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $15,080 and the top 10% earn over $46,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−48% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.