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Marketing Manager Salary in South Carolina

Median Annual in South Carolina
$143,290/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$68.89/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

groups Employed in SC
3,760
public U.S. Median
$166,790
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$152,844 #21 of 48

Marketing Manager pay in South Carolina, explained

Marketing managers in South Carolina earn a median of $143,290 per year ($68.89 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $166,790. Entry-level workers earn around $79,870, while the most experienced marketing managers reach about $275,430. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Carolina.

Is $143,290 good pay in South Carolina?

Adjusted for South Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $143,290 is worth about $152,844 in national buying power — ranking South Carolina #21 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Marketing Manager pay by experience in South Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$79,870
$38.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$143,290
$68.89/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$275,430
$132.42/hr

Marketing Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SC
South Carolina (here) $143,290 $152,844
North Carolina $165,480 $175,434 −$22,190
Georgia $160,760 $166,949 −$17,470

Marketing Manager in South Carolina: FAQ

How much do marketing managers make in South Carolina?

Marketing managers in South Carolina earn a median of $143,290 per year ($68.89 per hour), compared with $166,790 nationally.

Does South Carolina pay marketing managers well?

At $143,290, South Carolina pays 14% below the national median for marketing managers. An estimated 3,760 work in the state.

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