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Electrical Engineers average salary by city in South Carolina
- Charleston$114,440
- Greenville$111,350
- Florence$109,120
- Spartanburg$108,840
- Columbia$108,190
- Sumter$98,790
- Hilton Head Island$92,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $114,440 | $110,030 | $82,950 | $84,342 | 101 |
| Greenville | $111,350 | $101,620 | $83,300 | $82,329 | 93 |
| Florence | $109,120 | $102,010 | $97,250 | $80,877 | 87 |
| Spartanburg | $108,840 | $103,390 | $87,360 | $80,694 | 91 |
| Columbia | $108,190 | $101,320 | $77,520 | $80,271 | 94 |
| Sumter | $98,790 | $94,440 | $80,480 | $74,148 | 88 |
| Hilton Head Island | $92,690 | $75,020 | $75,020 | $70,207 | 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 17-2071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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