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Social Science Research Assistants average salary by city in South Carolina
- Columbia$72,860
- Greenville$71,930
- Charleston$70,930
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $72,860 | $62,090 | $45,890 | $57,572 | 94 |
| Greenville | $71,930 | $74,060 | $56,680 | $56,979 | 93 |
| Charleston | $70,930 | $63,440 | $52,350 | $56,342 | 101 |
*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 19-4061.
- 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.
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