Speech-Language Pathologists pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $43.52 an hour ($90,530 a year). About 2,190 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($97,870). South Carolina ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.19 | $56,560 |
| 25% of workers | $33.05 | $68,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.52 | $90,530 |
| 75% of workers | $51.41 | $106,920 |
| 90% of workers | $59.65 | $124,070 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $98,790 | 370 |
| Florence | $96,390 | 90 |
| Spartanburg | $96,330 | 200 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $88,610 | 330 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $88,060 | 100 |
| Columbia | $87,820 | 390 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $85,920 | 130 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for speech-language pathologists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +16.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)
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