Data Scientists pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for data scientists is $44.23 an hour ($91,990 a year). About 3,750 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). South Carolina ranks 39th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.61 | $61,600 |
| 25% of workers | $37.77 | $78,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.23 | $91,990 |
| 75% of workers | $59.56 | $123,880 |
| 90% of workers | $75.00 | $156,000 |
Data Scientists pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $94,330 | 170 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $93,930 | 60 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $91,740 | 100 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $91,490 | 660 |
| Columbia | $88,260 | 590 |
| Florence | $80,050 | 110 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | $80,240 |
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