Firefighters Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • South Carolina
Firefighters in South Carolina earn a median salary of $44,320 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -25.6% vs the national median of $59,530. An estimated 6,920 firefighters are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $32,200 to $53,470 depending on location.
$44,320
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$53,470
Highest paying metro
$32,200
Lowest paying metro
6,920
Employed in South Carolina
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Firefighters salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter, SC | $53,470 | $42,630 | $53,470 | 90 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $51,410 | $50,190 | $51,410 | 710 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $50,710 | $41,420 | $63,230 | 540 |
| Southern South Carolina | $48,390 | $28,960 | $76,250 | 220 |
| Charleston, SC | $46,470 | $35,760 | $53,470 | 1,420 |
| Columbia, SC | $45,960 | $36,470 | $49,310 | 930 |
| Greenville, SC | $45,090 | $35,700 | $52,030 | 1,280 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $40,930 | $30,650 | $50,850 | 330 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $39,610 | $31,760 | $48,020 | 770 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $33,280 | $30,060 | $41,670 | 350 |
| Florence, SC | $32,200 | $27,860 | $36,490 | 280 |