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Civil Engineers average salary by city in South Carolina
- Charleston$111,080
- Greenville$109,430
- Columbia$101,260
- Myrtle Beach$100,980
- Florence$98,780
- Sumter$96,280
- Spartanburg$91,450
- Hilton Head Island$88,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $111,080 | $98,740 | $80,710 | $82,154 | 101 |
| Greenville | $109,430 | $102,830 | $78,550 | $81,079 | 93 |
| Columbia | $101,260 | $94,520 | $76,850 | $75,757 | 94 |
| Myrtle Beach | $100,980 | $90,150 | $75,520 | $75,574 | 94 |
| Florence | $98,780 | $94,630 | $74,970 | $74,141 | 87 |
| Sumter | $96,280 | $94,110 | $74,810 | $72,513 | 88 |
| Spartanburg | $91,450 | $79,400 | $69,110 | $69,417 | 91 |
| Hilton Head Island | $88,900 | $83,420 | $60,620 | $67,792 | 98 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 17-2051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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