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Data Analyst Salary in South Carolina

Median Annual in South Carolina
$91,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.23/hr
▼ 23% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

groups Employed in SC
3,750
public U.S. Median
$120,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,124 #39 of 49

Data Analyst pay in South Carolina, explained

Data analysts in South Carolina earn a median of $91,990 per year ($44.23 per hour), which is 23% below the national median of $120,230. Entry-level workers earn around $61,600, while the most experienced data analysts reach about $156,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Carolina.

Is $91,990 good pay in South Carolina?

Adjusted for South Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $91,990 is worth about $98,124 in national buying power — ranking South Carolina #39 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Data Analyst pay by experience in South Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,600
$29.62/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$91,990
$44.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$156,000
$75.00/hr

Data Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SC
South Carolina (here) $91,990 $98,124
North Carolina $119,090 $126,254 −$27,100
Georgia $104,340 $108,357 −$12,350

Data Analyst in South Carolina: FAQ

How much do data analysts make in South Carolina?

Data analysts in South Carolina earn a median of $91,990 per year ($44.23 per hour), compared with $120,230 nationally.

Does South Carolina pay data analysts well?

At $91,990, South Carolina pays 23% below the national median for data analysts. An estimated 3,750 work in the state.

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