Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $15.26 an hour ($31,740 a year). About 2,990 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). South Carolina ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.18 | $19,100 |
| 25% of workers | $13.68 | $28,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.26 | $31,740 |
| 75% of workers | $17.27 | $35,920 |
| 90% of workers | $18.02 | $37,480 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $34,480 | 220 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $33,970 | 890 |
| Spartanburg | $33,390 | 130 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $31,670 | 450 |
| Columbia | $31,400 | 380 |
| Florence | $29,470 | 90 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $29,280 | 240 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,520 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $18,370 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,740 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $32,180 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,000 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $34,960 |
| Dishwashers | $29,160 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,830 |
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