Physicist Salary in South Carolina
Based on 420+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$138,400
$66.538/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
-10.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$107K – $228K
420 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Physicist in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $106,510 |
| 25th percentile | $110,600 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $138,400 |
| 75th percentile | $172,350 |
| 90th percentile | $228,440 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $189,030 |
| 2023 | $127,780 |
| 2024 | $131,100 |
| 2025 | $138,400 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $189,030 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $127,780 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $131,100 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $138,400 | $153,763 |