South Carolina

Life Scientists, All Other Salary in South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$166,780
+69.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$80.18
 
10th Percentile
$112,400
Entry level
90th Percentile
$204,940
Senior level
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Salary Range

Life Scientists, All Others in South Carolina earn between $112,400 and $204,940, with a mean of $166,780. The national average for this role is $98,685.

$166,780 mean
10th Percentile$112,40090th Percentile$204,940

How South Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Carolina$166,780
National Average$98,685
District of Columbia$174,210
Massachusetts$131,800
Arizona$128,220
Maryland$121,910
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.