Physicians, All Other pay range in Columbia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $99,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $501,690 or more. The middle half of other physicians in Columbia earn between $214,360 and $501,690.
- $99K10th
- $214K25th
- $374KMedian
- $502K75th
- $502K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $346,290 | $28,858 | $166.49 |
| Median | $374,300 | $31,192 | $179.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $214,360 | $17,863 | $103.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $501,690 | $41,808 | $241.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physicians, All Other pay in Columbia vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Other physicians in Columbia earn 21% more than the South Carolina average ($286,140) and 32% more than the U.S. average ($262,040). At the median the gap is +41% against the U.S. median of $265,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $346,290 | $374,300 | $99,230 | $501,690 | 1,050 |
| South Carolina | $286,140 | $274,480 | $66,320 | $501,690 | 4,510 |
| United States | $262,040 | $265,930 | $69,170 | $452,360 | 342,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physicians, All Other salary after taxes in Columbia
On the average salary of $346,290, a single filer in Columbia takes home about $227,102 a year, or $18,925 a month and $8,735 every two weeks. Taxes take 34% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbia a good place for other physicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbia area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.7), so the average $346,290 buys what about $369,723 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 8.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbia ($46,430). A typical home costs $256,154, or 0.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Physicians, All Other salary in other South Carolina cities
Columbia ranks 1st of 7 South Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Columbia$346,290
- Hilton Head Island$335,680
- Florence$304,170
- Myrtle Beach$295,560
- Greenville$282,200
- Charleston$246,080
- Spartanburg$193,080
Highest-paying cities for other physicians
Chattanooga, TN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($431,890).
- Chattanooga, TN$431,890
- Appleton, WI$407,640
- Bismarck, ND$401,550
- Mansfield, OH$399,730
- Texarkana, TX$392,990
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Physicians, All Other salary in Columbia: questions
How much do other physicians make an hour in Columbia?
$166.49 an hour on average, and $179.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physicians salary in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $99,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $214,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physicians take-home pay in Columbia?
About $227,102 a year ($18,925 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $346,290.
Do other physicians earn more in Columbia than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% more than the U.S. average for this job ($262,040).
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 29-1229; area Columbia, SC (17900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.