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Surgical Assistants average salary by city in South Carolina
- Florence$115,420
- Myrtle Beach$71,660
- Greenville$69,850
- Charleston$64,410
- Columbia$51,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | $115,420 | $133,380 | $101,820 | $84,981 | 87 |
| Myrtle Beach | $71,660 | $78,980 | $62,520 | $56,807 | 94 |
| Greenville | $69,850 | $80,800 | $48,930 | $55,654 | 93 |
| Charleston | $64,410 | $58,710 | $41,320 | $51,979 | 101 |
| Columbia | $51,830 | $48,160 | $40,560 | $42,705 | 94 |
*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 29-9093.
- 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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