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Psychologist Salary in South Carolina

Median Annual in South Carolina
$92,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.57/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

groups Employed in SC
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,881 #27 of 48

Psychologist pay in South Carolina, explained

Psychologists in South Carolina earn a median of $92,700 per year ($44.57 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $59,600, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $131,420. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Carolina.

Is $92,700 good pay in South Carolina?

Adjusted for South Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $92,700 is worth about $98,881 in national buying power — ranking South Carolina #27 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in South Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,600
$28.65/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$92,700
$44.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$131,420
$63.18/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SC
South Carolina (here) $92,700 $98,881
Georgia $96,060 $99,758 −$3,360
North Carolina $92,130 $97,672 +$570

Psychologist in South Carolina: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in South Carolina?

Psychologists in South Carolina earn a median of $92,700 per year ($44.57 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does South Carolina pay psychologists well?

At $92,700, South Carolina pays 8% below the national median for psychologists.

Psychologist salary in other states

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