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South Carolina — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in South Carolina pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, South Carolina pays +19.2% above the national average for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (state median: $44,940 vs national approx. $37,695). Across 22 sectors, South Carolina's highest-premium sector is Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

South Carolina's top sector premium: Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations at GUPPI +19.2% (national avg: $37,695).

How this is calculated
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations +19.2%

South Carolina — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#SectorState medianNational avgGUPPI
1Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations$44,940$37,695+19.2%
2Production Occupations$46,680$46,816−0.3%
3Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$59,420$61,160−2.8%
4Healthcare Support Occupations$35,470$37,607−5.7%
5Architecture and Engineering Occupations$94,260$100,184−5.9%
6Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$55,040$59,120−6.9%
7Sales and Related Occupations$35,710$39,171−8.8%
8Office and Administrative Support Occupations$43,520$47,910−9.2%
9Business and Financial Operations Occupations$77,740$85,690−9.3%
10Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$34,580$38,525−10.2%
11Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$75,900$85,407−11.1%
12Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$38,610$43,676−11.6%
13Community and Social Service Occupations$50,710$57,575−11.9%
14Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$79,750$90,805−12.2%
15Personal Care and Service Occupations$31,060$35,534−12.6%
16Management Occupations$110,640$126,800−12.7%
17Protective Service Occupations$45,330$51,939−12.7%
18Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$28,640$33,497−14.5%
19Computer and Mathematical Occupations$96,300$113,425−15.1%
20Construction and Extraction Occupations$49,560$60,202−17.7%
21Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$50,720$64,550−21.4%
22Legal Occupations$68,710$106,531−35.5%

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Sector GUPPI for South Carolina: +19.2%State median: $44,940 · National avg: $37,695

Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in South Carolina?
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in South Carolina: +19.2% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $44,940/yr vs national $37,695/yr).
Which sector pays below average in South Carolina?
Legal Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in South Carolina: −35.5% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $68,710/yr vs national $106,531/yr).
How does South Carolina compare to other states for sector pay?
South Carolina (SC) has 1 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 21 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

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