Waiters and Waitresses pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $8.83 an hour ($18,370 a year). About 47,200 people work in this job there.
That is 48% lower than the U.S. median ($35,230). South Carolina ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $7.25 | $15,080 |
| 25% of workers | $8.17 | $16,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $8.83 | $18,370 |
| 75% of workers | $14.38 | $29,910 |
| 90% of workers | $22.51 | $46,820 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $19,950 | 9,090 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $19,830 | 3,390 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $19,340 | 9,580 |
| Spartanburg | $18,370 | 2,140 |
| Columbia | $17,810 | 6,580 |
| Florence | $17,460 | 1,250 |
| Sumter | $17,440 | 490 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $17,350 | 6,390 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for waiters and waitresses
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 423,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,520 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $32,180 |
| Bartenders | $19,370 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,000 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,830 |
| Food Service Managers | $66,190 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,740 |
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