May 2025 OEWS · South Carolina
Highest-paying jobs in Columbia, SC
All-occupations median
$46,430
- 10th percentile
- $27,330
- 25th percentile
- $34,950
- Median
- $46,430
- 75th percentile
- $69,250
- 90th percentile
- $101,760
- Mean
- $59,030
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 394,200.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 93.662, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
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Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 1,050 | $99,230 | $374,300 | $501,690 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Not available | $213,450 | $296,020 | $440,140 |
| Anesthesiologists | 70 | $197,690 | $290,620 | $538,010 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 210 | $214,000 | $271,350 | $333,030 |
| Psychiatrists | 90 | $147,100 | $251,060 | $303,590 |
| Dentists, General | 480 | $104,860 | $228,820 | $310,840 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 100 | $98,790 | $224,360 | $320,540 |
| Chief Executives | 320 | $81,450 | $176,890 | $353,060 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 360 | $111,360 | $162,260 | $232,130 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 50 | $90,360 | $159,950 | $217,100 |
| Optometrists | 90 | $49,030 | $156,350 | $167,620 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 990 | $87,410 | $141,570 | $222,560 |
| Marketing Managers | 560 | $78,920 | $136,930 | $273,130 |
| Database Architects | 240 | $84,310 | $135,790 | $169,610 |
| Pharmacists | 1,050 | $81,390 | $133,850 | $169,540 |
| Actuaries | 80 | $65,640 | $133,060 | $228,580 |
| Psychologists, All Other | 40 | $94,600 | $130,580 | $150,990 |
| Managers, All Other | 410 | $71,080 | $129,960 | $193,190 |
| Veterinarians | 210 | $77,510 | $129,960 | $220,150 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 70 | $70,560 | $129,830 | $172,090 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 230 | $37,180 | $129,380 | $211,950 |
| Sales Managers | 1,360 | $60,030 | $128,650 | $214,840 |
| Nuclear Engineers | 120 | $98,930 | $128,340 | $158,830 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 850 | $78,020 | $128,050 | $196,910 |
| Administrative Services Managers | Not available | $74,870 | $126,680 | $193,380 |
| Computer Network Architects | 270 | $84,010 | $125,510 | $162,990 |
| Financial Managers | 1,800 | $77,490 | $124,790 | $235,240 |
| Software Developers | 2,070 | $70,950 | $123,380 | $172,460 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 90 | $74,250 | $122,930 | $212,760 |
| Materials Engineers | 40 | $72,320 | $121,290 | $176,740 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 920 | $97,010 | $118,470 | $150,700 |
| Physician Assistants | 400 | $91,980 | $115,840 | $155,600 |
| Transportation Inspectors | 40 | $49,940 | $115,210 | $149,430 |
| Engineers, All Other | 130 | $63,280 | $114,560 | $173,310 |
| Purchasing Managers | 130 | $80,190 | $112,530 | $180,930 |
| Construction Managers | 820 | $74,380 | $112,180 | $180,570 |
| Human Resources Managers | 460 | $67,430 | $109,440 | $190,420 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 450 | $48,330 | $109,080 | $200,180 |
| Sales Engineers | 100 | $62,000 | $108,830 | $214,250 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,640 | $69,520 | $107,280 | $186,080 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Columbia, SC?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Columbia, SC is $46,430. Employment is 394,200.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Columbia, SC?
Physicians, All Other has the highest published annual median on this list, $374,300, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Columbia, SC.