Veterinarians pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for veterinarians is $58.72 an hour ($122,130 a year). About 1,380 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($130,100). South Carolina ranks 35th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.15 | $48,140 |
| 25% of workers | $46.60 | $96,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.72 | $122,130 |
| 75% of workers | $75.59 | $157,220 |
| 90% of workers | $96.57 | $200,860 |
Veterinarians pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $129,960 | 210 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $128,630 | 80 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $123,920 | 320 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $122,130 | 330 |
| Spartanburg | $121,420 | 50 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $103,490 | 50 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for veterinarians
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $274,480 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $39,020 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,980 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $359,500 |
| Registered Nurses | $82,360 |
| Pharmacists | $135,700 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,330 |
| Physician Assistants | $122,490 |
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