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Real Estate Agent Salary in South Carolina

Median Annual in South Carolina
$56,580/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.20/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

groups Employed in SC
4,930
public U.S. Median
$52,830
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,353 #17 of 48

Real Estate Agent pay in South Carolina, explained

Real estate agents in South Carolina earn a median of $56,580 per year ($27.20 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $52,830. Entry-level workers earn around $36,530, while the most experienced real estate agents reach about $189,590. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Carolina.

Is $56,580 good pay in South Carolina?

Adjusted for South Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $56,580 is worth about $60,353 in national buying power — ranking South Carolina #17 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Real Estate Agent pay by experience in South Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,530
$17.56/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$56,580
$27.20/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$189,590
$91.15/hr

Real Estate Agent pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SC
South Carolina (here) $56,580 $60,353
North Carolina $51,240 $54,322 +$5,340
Georgia $46,730 $48,529 +$9,850

Real Estate Agent in South Carolina: FAQ

How much do real estate agents make in South Carolina?

Real estate agents in South Carolina earn a median of $56,580 per year ($27.20 per hour), compared with $52,830 nationally.

Does South Carolina pay real estate agents well?

At $56,580, South Carolina pays 7% above the national median for real estate agents. An estimated 4,930 work in the state.

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