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Average salary by job family in Hilton Head Island
| Management | $117,820 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical | $104,320 |
| Legal | $98,770 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $94,310 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $92,360 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $88,310 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $84,390 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $63,520 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $61,580 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $55,990 |
| Construction and Extraction | $55,920 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,800 |
| Protective Service | $53,640 |
| Production | $49,080 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $47,060 |
| Sales and Related | $46,710 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,040 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $40,680 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,230 |
| Healthcare Support | $37,980 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,160 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $33,460 |
Highest-paying jobs in Hilton Head Island
- Physicians, All Other$335,680
- Family Medicine Physicians$298,270
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$222,360
- Chief Executives$183,470
- Dentists, General$171,380
- Marketing Managers$161,450
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$157,930
- Financial Managers$152,660
- Managers, All Other$152,350
- Personal Financial Advisors$144,890
Most common jobs in Hilton Head Island and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 3,700 | $35,390 | $33,880 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,390 | $28,270 | $19,830 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,440 | $30,760 | $29,550 |
| Cashiers | 2,280 | $30,800 | $30,350 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,220 | $32,270 | $30,900 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,730 | $37,530 | $36,820 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,640 | $39,560 | $37,590 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 1,550 | $39,720 | $37,770 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,510 | $40,190 | $38,290 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,480 | $36,960 | $36,110 |
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Cost of living in Hilton Head Island
Prices in the Hilton Head Island area are 2% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 98.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $54,860 therefore buys what $55,970 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $527,324, 6.5 times the median household income of $81,015.
$527,324typical home value
$81,015median household income
98.0BEA price parity
222,781metro population
Take-home pay in Hilton Head Island
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $33,440 | $28,682 | $2,390 |
| Median wage | $43,850 | $36,809 | $3,067 |
| Average wage | $54,860 | $44,938 | $3,745 |
| 75th percentile wage | $63,500 | $51,308 | $4,276 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Hilton Head Island
Management20 jobs
- Chief Executives$183K
- Marketing Managers$161K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$158K
- Financial Managers$153K
- Managers, All Other$152K
- Sales Managers$142K
- Administrative Services Managers$133K
- Industrial Production Managers$127K
- Human Resources Managers$123K
- General and Operations Managers$121K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$121K
- Construction Managers$120K
- Facilities Managers$118K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$115K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$111K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$99K
- Social and Community Service Managers$93K
- Lodging Managers$88K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$84K
- Food Service Managers$80K
Computer and Mathematical8 jobs
Legal2 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical25 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$336K
- Family Medicine Physicians$298K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$222K
- Dentists, General$171K
- Pharmacists$132K
- Physician Assistants$122K
- Nurse Practitioners$118K
- Veterinarians$116K
- Occupational Therapists$98K
- Physical Therapists$97K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$91K
- Dental Hygienists$87K
- Registered Nurses$82K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$69K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$66K
- Surgical Technologists$61K
- Medical Records Specialists$59K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$57K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Paramedics$52K
- Opticians, Dispensing$49K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$42K
Life, Physical, and Social Science2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations18 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$145K
- Management Analysts$132K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$113K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$91K
- Project Management Specialists$89K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83K
- Cost Estimators$82K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$81K
- Logisticians$79K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$78K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$78K
- Human Resources Specialists$75K
- Loan Officers$73K
- Training and Development Specialists$73K
- Fundraisers$72K
- Compliance Officers$70K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$47K
Architecture and Engineering8 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media7 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library19 jobs
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$79K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$73K
- Instructional Coordinators$71K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$68K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$66K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$66K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$65K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$61K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$45K
- Library Technicians$38K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair17 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$56K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$56K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$56K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
Construction and Extraction16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79K
- Roofers$66K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$59K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$57K
- Electricians$56K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$56K
- Carpenters$55K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$54K
- Glaziers$54K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$52K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$52K
- Construction Laborers$48K
- Pipelayers$46K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$44K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$40K
- Helpers--Electricians$39K
Community and Social Service6 jobs
Protective Service6 jobs
Production11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$57K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$52K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Printing Press Operators$42K
- Bakers$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$105K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$85K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$82K
- Advertising Sales Agents$78K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$75K
- Insurance Sales Agents$71K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54K
- Travel Agents$44K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$42K
- Parts Salespersons$37K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$31K
Office and Administrative Support32 jobs
- Brokerage Clerks$79K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$69K
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$53K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$51K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- File Clerks$47K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$46K
- Data Entry Keyers$46K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$45K
- Tellers$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$43K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$43K
- Bill and Account Collectors$43K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$42K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$41K
- Office Clerks, General$40K
- Customer Service Representatives$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
Transportation and Material Moving16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$44K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$42K
- Light Truck Drivers$39K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Parking Attendants$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Bus Drivers, School$30K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$30K
- Driver/Sales Workers$27K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$53K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$38K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Personal Care and Service16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$58K
- Skincare Specialists$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$54K
- Residential Advisors$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$46K
- Barbers$44K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$42K
- Concierges$41K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Animal Caretakers$37K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$34K
- Childcare Workers$31K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$27K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
- Bartenders$29K
- Waiters and Waitresses$28K
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Salary in Hilton Head Island: questions
What is a good salary in Hilton Head Island?
Half of all workers in the Hilton Head Island metro earn less than $43,850 and the average is $54,860. Earning more than $63,500 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Hilton Head Island to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $68,386, because prices here are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Hilton Head Island?
Physicians, All Other ($335,680), Family Medicine Physicians ($298,270), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($222,360).
What is the average salary in Bluffton?
Bluffton is part of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area, where the average salary is $54,860 a year and the median $43,850. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Bluffton, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Port Royal?
Port Royal is part of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area, where the average salary is $54,860 a year and the median $43,850. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Port Royal, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC (25940), all occupations and 270 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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