Civil Engineers Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • South Carolina
Civil Engineers in South Carolina earn a median salary of $87,573 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.1% vs the national median of $99,590. An estimated 4,970 civil engineers are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $77,000 to $102,380 depending on location.
$87,573
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$102,380
Highest paying metro
$77,000
Lowest paying metro
4,970
Employed in South Carolina
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Civil Engineers salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | $102,380 | $77,750 | $139,270 | 1,270 |
| Charleston, SC | $98,880 | $79,500 | $124,890 | 1,280 |
| Columbia, SC | $96,070 | $75,780 | $126,670 | 1,340 |
| Florence, SC | $92,720 | $73,110 | $122,980 | 160 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $91,550 | $77,890 | $142,390 | 90 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $83,250 | $74,360 | $127,690 | 230 |
| Sumter, SC | $83,010 | $69,840 | $107,240 | 30 |
| Southern South Carolina | $80,020 | $71,040 | $109,820 | 110 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $79,580 | $70,190 | $109,350 | 140 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $78,840 | $66,510 | $98,310 | 80 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $77,000 | $63,380 | $114,990 | 240 |