Environmental Scientist Salary in South Carolina
Based on 490+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$74,910
$36.014/hr
vs National Average
$80,042
-6.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $133K
490 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,200 |
| 25th percentile | $57,030 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $74,910 |
| 75th percentile | $100,320 |
| 90th percentile | $133,470 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,000 |
| 2023 | $62,800 |
| 2024 | $65,960 |
| 2025 | $74,910 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $61,000 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $62,800 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $65,960 | $77,423 |
| 2025 | $74,910 | $80,042 |