Waiters and Waitresses Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • South Carolina
Waiters and Waitresses in South Carolina earn a median salary of $18,099 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -46.4% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 39,590 waiters and waitresses are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $17,120 to $19,460 depending on location.
$18,099
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$19,460
Highest paying metro
$17,120
Lowest paying metro
39,590
Employed in South Carolina
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inWaiters and Waitresses salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg, SC | $19,460 | $17,010 | $28,920 | 1,960 |
| Charleston, SC | $18,890 | $17,180 | $27,540 | 9,100 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $18,700 | $16,500 | $28,860 | 3,330 |
| Greenville, SC | $18,520 | $17,250 | $28,190 | 7,820 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $18,310 | $15,210 | $26,640 | 6,200 |
| Columbia, SC | $18,270 | $16,050 | $27,780 | 5,920 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $17,760 | $16,370 | $27,150 | 1,180 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $17,540 | $15,450 | $23,600 | 1,600 |
| Florence, SC | $17,320 | $16,390 | $28,340 | 1,250 |
| Southern South Carolina | $17,200 | $16,370 | $21,780 | 770 |
| Sumter, SC | $17,120 | $15,080 | $22,520 | 460 |