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Nuclear Engineers average salary by city in South Carolina
- Columbia$136,940
- Charleston$127,920
- Greenville$121,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $136,940 | $128,340 | $128,340 | $98,696 | 94 |
| Charleston | $127,920 | $129,590 | $101,650 | $93,001 | 101 |
| Greenville | $121,470 | $124,690 | $97,800 | $88,922 | 93 |
*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 17-2161.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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