Legislators Salary in Columbia, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, SC

Median annual salary $18,970 -57.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $16,440
90th percentile $24,310
Employed locally 100
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,440
    25th
    $18,130
    50th (median)
    $18,970
    75th
    $22,340
    90th
    $24,310

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 29% Median Legislators salary is 71% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Wisconsin $58,850
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,700
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,300
    Tuscaloosa, AL $28,980

    Related occupations in Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $97,300
    Financial Managers $113,390
    Medical and Health Services Managers $107,280
    Sales Managers $123,210
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $101,370
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $137,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in Columbia, SC is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Columbia, SC is 57.7% below the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Columbia?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $16,440 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,130.