Electrical Engineers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for electrical engineers is $47.33 an hour ($98,440 a year). About 3,490 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($120,630). South Carolina ranks 47th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical engineers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.30 | $69,260 |
| 25% of workers | $36.32 | $75,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.33 | $98,440 |
| 75% of workers | $61.57 | $128,060 |
| 90% of workers | $75.16 | $156,330 |
Electrical Engineers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $110,030 | 590 |
| Spartanburg | $103,390 | 130 |
| Florence | $102,010 | 50 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $101,620 | 690 |
| Columbia | $101,320 | 510 |
| Sumter | $94,440 | 60 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $75,020 | 50 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $101,060 |
| Civil Engineers | $101,600 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,580 |
| Nuclear Engineers | $126,570 |
| Engineers, All Other | $110,490 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $113,720 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $125,110 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $137,030 |
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