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Electrical Engineer Salary in South Carolina

Median Annual in South Carolina
$98,440/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.33/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

groups Employed in SC
3,490
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$105,004 #44 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in South Carolina, explained

Electrical engineers in South Carolina earn a median of $98,440 per year ($47.33 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $69,260, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $156,330. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Carolina.

Is $98,440 good pay in South Carolina?

Adjusted for South Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $98,440 is worth about $105,004 in national buying power — ranking South Carolina #44 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in South Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$69,260
$33.30/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,440
$47.33/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$156,330
$75.16/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SC
South Carolina (here) $98,440 $105,004
North Carolina $110,130 $116,755 −$11,690

Electrical Engineer in South Carolina: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in South Carolina?

Electrical engineers in South Carolina earn a median of $98,440 per year ($47.33 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does South Carolina pay electrical engineers well?

At $98,440, South Carolina pays 18% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 3,490 work in the state.

Electrical Engineer salary in other states

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