Lawyers Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • South Carolina
Lawyers in South Carolina earn a median salary of $102,725 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -32% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 6,480 lawyers are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $88,530 to $116,800 depending on location.
$102,725
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$116,800
Highest paying metro
$88,530
Lowest paying metro
6,480
Employed in South Carolina
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Lawyers salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SC | $116,800 | $78,610 | $176,630 | 240 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $112,390 | $61,670 | $138,850 | 130 |
| Greenville, SC | $111,130 | $79,260 | $169,300 | 1,050 |
| Charleston, SC | $105,640 | $81,060 | $157,440 | 1,560 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $103,040 | $73,920 | $133,580 | 480 |
| Columbia, SC | $103,000 | $81,990 | $169,380 | 2,180 |
| Southern South Carolina | $99,000 | $45,060 | $124,420 | 120 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $97,440 | $45,060 | $139,030 | 170 |
| Sumter, SC | $96,820 | $75,560 | $138,490 | 70 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $96,190 | $62,780 | $131,310 | 290 |
| Florence, SC | $88,530 | $59,920 | $138,380 | 190 |