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Project Manager Salary in South Carolina

Median Annual in South Carolina
$95,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.69/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

groups Employed in SC
17,040
public U.S. Median
$102,320
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$101,377 #30 of 51

Project Manager pay in South Carolina, explained

Project managers in South Carolina earn a median of $95,040 per year ($45.69 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $102,320. Entry-level workers earn around $56,710, while the most experienced project managers reach about $159,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Carolina.

Is $95,040 good pay in South Carolina?

Adjusted for South Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $95,040 is worth about $101,377 in national buying power — ranking South Carolina #30 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Project Manager pay by experience in South Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$56,710
$27.26/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,040
$45.69/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$159,310
$76.59/hr

Project Manager pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SC
South Carolina (here) $95,040 $101,377
Georgia $102,140 $106,072 −$7,100
North Carolina $100,820 $106,885 −$5,780

Project Manager in South Carolina: FAQ

How much do project managers make in South Carolina?

Project managers in South Carolina earn a median of $95,040 per year ($45.69 per hour), compared with $102,320 nationally.

Does South Carolina pay project managers well?

At $95,040, South Carolina pays 7% below the national median for project managers. An estimated 17,040 work in the state.

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