Environmental Scientist Salary in South Carolina
Based on 670+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$65,960
$31.712/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
-14.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$42K – $136K
670 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,030 |
| 25th percentile | $44,990 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $65,960 |
| 75th percentile | $93,950 |
| 90th percentile | $135,730 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,000 |
| 2023 | $62,800 |
| 2024 | $65,960 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,000 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $62,800 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $65,960 | $77,423 |