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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in South Carolina

Median Annual in South Carolina
$90,530/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$43.52/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

groups Employed in SC
2,190
public U.S. Median
$97,870
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$96,566 #18 of 51

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in South Carolina, explained

Speech-language pathologists in South Carolina earn a median of $90,530 per year ($43.52 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $97,870. Entry-level workers earn around $56,560, while the most experienced speech-language pathologists reach about $124,070. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Carolina.

Is $90,530 good pay in South Carolina?

Adjusted for South Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $90,530 is worth about $96,566 in national buying power — ranking South Carolina #18 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Speech-Language Pathologist pay by experience in South Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$56,560
$27.19/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$90,530
$43.52/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$124,070
$59.65/hr

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SC
South Carolina (here) $90,530 $96,566
Georgia $96,760 $100,485 −$6,230
North Carolina $86,460 $91,661 +$4,070

Speech-Language Pathologist in South Carolina: FAQ

How much do speech-language pathologists make in South Carolina?

Speech-language pathologists in South Carolina earn a median of $90,530 per year ($43.52 per hour), compared with $97,870 nationally.

Does South Carolina pay speech-language pathologists well?

At $90,530, South Carolina pays 7% below the national median for speech-language pathologists. An estimated 2,190 work in the state.

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