Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Columbia, SC
Careers in Columbia, SC: pay and employment for 375 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Columbia, SC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 17900), which includes Columbia and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Columbia city limits.
Quick answer
In the Columbia, SC metropolitan area (CBSA 17900), BLS OEWS counted 394,200 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $46,430 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($374,300), IT Manager ($141,570), Marketing Manager ($136,930). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (11,640), Sales Associate (10,860), Customer Service Representative (10,430).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Columbia, SC metropolitan area at 93.7 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 6% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Physicians, All Other$374,300 median · 1,050 employed
- IT Manager$141,570 median · 990 employed
- Marketing Manager$136,930 median · 560 employed
- Pharmacist$133,850 median · 1,050 employed
- Sales Manager$128,650 median · 1,360 employed
- Industrial Production Manager$128,050 median · 850 employed
- Financial Manager$124,790 median · 1,800 employed
- Software Engineer$123,380 median · 2,070 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$118,470 median · 920 employed
- Construction Manager$112,180 median · 820 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers11,640 employed · $27,170 median
- Sales Associate10,860 employed · $29,540 median
- Customer Service Representative10,430 employed · $37,430 median
- Stocker9,470 employed · $37,180 median
- Material Handler9,410 employed · $37,530 median
- Registered Nurse9,400 employed · $81,920 median
- Cashier8,700 employed · $27,830 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides7,740 employed · $30,210 median
- Office Clerks, General7,260 employed · $38,320 median
- Administrative Assistant6,610 employed · $45,620 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$101,030 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,420 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$75,630 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Insurance Agent$74,100 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,040 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$72,800 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Claims Adjuster$67,290 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Detective$66,340 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,680 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Medical Coder$62,650 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Columbia, SC
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All 375 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Columbia, SC | $27,170U.S. $31,200 | $27,080 | 11,640 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Columbia, SC | $29,540U.S. $35,410 | $32,590 | 10,860 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Columbia, SC | $37,430U.S. $44,770 | $40,540 | 10,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Columbia, SC | $37,180U.S. $37,330 | $36,100 | 9,470 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Columbia, SC | $37,530U.S. $40,240 | $39,740 | 9,410 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Columbia, SC | $81,920U.S. $97,550 | $88,030 | 9,400 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Columbia, SC | $27,830U.S. $32,880 | $27,930 | 8,700 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Columbia, SC | $30,210U.S. $35,800 | $30,730 | 7,740 | n/a | n/a |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Columbia, SC | $38,320U.S. $45,010 | $39,960 | 7,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Columbia, SC | $45,620U.S. $47,540 | $46,150 | 6,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Columbia, SC | $17,810U.S. $35,230 | $23,610 | 6,580 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Columbia, SC | $62,230U.S. $69,500 | $67,600 | 6,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Columbia, SC | $51,280U.S. $58,640 | $56,240 | 5,630 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Columbia, SC | $37,400U.S. $42,260 | $37,100 | 5,420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Columbia, SC | $32,170U.S. $36,840 | $33,320 | 5,320 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Columbia, SC | $35,140U.S. $38,020 | $36,000 | 5,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Columbia, SC | $103,950U.S. $105,770 | $124,950 | 4,890 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Columbia, SC | $46,870U.S. $49,590 | $49,440 | 4,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Columbia, SC | $60,050U.S. $63,970 | $60,300 | 4,360 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Columbia, SC | $35,490U.S. $37,390 | $34,580 | 3,520 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Columbia, SC | $48,570U.S. $69,990 | $66,410 | 3,400 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Columbia, SC | $60,280U.S. $72,040 | $62,620 | 3,310 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Columbia, SC | $62,470U.S. $72,080 | $76,630 | 3,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Columbia, SC | $69,210U.S. $83,680 | $76,220 | 3,260 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Columbia, SC | $46,690U.S. $50,670 | $48,770 | 3,260 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Columbia, SC | $42,230U.S. $44,650 | $41,840 | 3,150 | n/a | n/a |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Columbia, SC | $93,250U.S. $101,860 | $101,070 | 3,120 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Columbia, SC | $37,880U.S. $44,080 | $41,060 | 3,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Columbia, SC | $47,680U.S. $48,520 | $51,430 | 2,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Columbia, SC | $59,260U.S. $76,210 | $65,560 | 2,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Columbia, SC | $27,860U.S. $36,780 | $30,570 | 2,680 | n/a | n/a |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Columbia, SC | $42,630U.S. $47,120 | $44,910 | 2,610 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Columbia, SC | $48,080U.S. $50,620 | $53,110 | 2,500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Columbia, SC | $59,400U.S. $64,370 | $59,940 | 2,450 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Columbia, SC | $85,260U.S. $102,320 | $94,620 | 2,430 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Columbia, SC | $67,990U.S. $75,940 | $74,370 | 2,270 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Columbia, SC | $40,160U.S. $45,930 | $42,050 | 2,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Columbia, SC | $40,680U.S. $45,690 | $41,710 | 2,190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Columbia, SC | $41,240U.S. $45,260 | $43,450 | 2,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Columbia, SC | $90,760U.S. $105,850 | $93,850 | 2,110 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Columbia, SC | $37,600U.S. $44,860 | $43,770 | 2,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Columbia, SC | $123,380U.S. $135,980 | $122,260 | 2,070 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Columbia, SC | $50,080U.S. $61,860 | $55,410 | 2,030 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Columbia, SC | $30,260U.S. $35,320 | $31,450 | 2,030 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Columbia, SC | $105,200U.S. $159,670 | $139,580 | 1,950 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Columbia, SC | $72,800U.S. $79,920 | $75,090 | 1,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Columbia, SC | $43,500U.S. $46,420 | $45,110 | 1,930 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Columbia, SC | $36,180U.S. $39,150 | $36,740 | 1,890 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Columbia, SC | $35,530U.S. $38,010 | $35,210 | 1,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Columbia, SC | $38,760U.S. $49,230 | $44,370 | 1,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Columbia, SC | $76,420U.S. $74,450 | $78,190 | 1,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Columbia, SC | $124,790U.S. $166,570 | $147,980 | 1,800 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Columbia, SC | $68,600U.S. $78,760 | $83,400 | 1,800 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Columbia, SC | $74,040U.S. $79,860 | $76,720 | 1,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Columbia, SC | $67,290U.S. $78,000 | $71,360 | 1,790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Columbia, SC | $57,220U.S. $62,890 | $56,930 | 1,790 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Columbia, SC | $29,590U.S. $35,510 | $30,350 | 1,780 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Columbia, SC | $48,310U.S. $48,570 | $50,640 | 1,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Columbia, SC | $28,850U.S. $34,980 | $30,150 | 1,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Columbia, SC | $107,280U.S. $123,860 | $125,800 | 1,640 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Columbia, SC | $62,110U.S. $64,400 | $63,580 | 1,600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Columbia, SC | $60,070U.S. $64,330 | $60,350 | 1,560 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Columbia, SC | $77,400U.S. $83,050 | $85,190 | 1,540 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Columbia, SC | $74,100U.S. $62,280 | $88,570 | 1,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Columbia, SC | $22,880U.S. $30,890 | $26,500 | 1,500 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Columbia, SC | $39,170U.S. $45,750 | $42,210 | 1,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Columbia, SC | $28,180U.S. $34,810 | $28,780 | 1,470 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Columbia, SC | $62,860U.S. $62,890 | $65,600 | 1,450 | n/a | n/a |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Columbia, SC | $61,460U.S. $69,280 | $67,810 | 1,440 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Columbia, SC | $34,800U.S. $37,450 | $34,050 | 1,410 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Columbia, SC | $50,610U.S. $59,550 | $52,760 | 1,380 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Columbia, SC | $56,230U.S. $76,590 | $58,310 | 1,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Columbia, SC | $64,680U.S. $64,520 | $66,070 | 1,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Columbia, SC | $128,650U.S. $148,270 | $138,520 | 1,360 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Columbia, SC | $58,920U.S. $59,350 | $60,430 | 1,260 | n/a | n/a |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Columbia, SC | $44,860U.S. $58,940 | $49,290 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Columbia, SC | $57,610U.S. $61,010 | $56,410 | 1,220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Columbia, SC | $36,900U.S. $41,300 | $39,200 | 1,180 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Columbia, SC | $41,340U.S. $43,220 | $43,760 | 1,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Columbia, SC | $60,390U.S. $63,190 | $62,340 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $22,900U.S. $38,770 | $30,510 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Columbia, SC | $72,990U.S. $80,730 | $84,490 | 1,120 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Columbia, SC | $46,370U.S. $48,500 | $45,880 | 1,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Columbia, SC | $48,410U.S. $59,850 | $50,580 | 1,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Columbia, SC | $38,550U.S. $45,930 | $42,520 | 1,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Columbia, SC | $94,520U.S. $100,840 | $101,260 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $19,230U.S. $34,340 | $31,930 | 1,070 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Columbia, SC | $31,240U.S. $36,280 | $32,120 | 1,070 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Columbia, SC | $36,960U.S. $59,280 | $40,280 | 1,060 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Columbia, SC | $52,070U.S. $63,800 | $55,130 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Columbia, SC | $133,850U.S. $140,910 | $129,530 | 1,050 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Columbia, SC | $374,300U.S. $265,930 | $346,290 | 1,050 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Columbia, SC | $141,570U.S. $175,140 | $153,010 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Columbia, SC | $60,090U.S. $59,650 | $62,460 | 990 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,960U.S. $47,920 | $40,540 | 990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Columbia, SC | $55,610U.S. $60,550 | $58,310 | 980 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Columbia, SC | $101,830U.S. $105,870 | $106,320 | 960 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Columbia, SC | $118,470U.S. $132,300 | $120,550 | 920 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Columbia, SC | $59,540U.S. $69,990 | $73,940 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Columbia, SC | $58,890U.S. $78,660 | $79,100 | 910 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Columbia, SC | $71,820U.S. $77,710 | $76,530 | 880 | n/a | n/a |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Columbia, SC | $30,720U.S. $35,360 | $32,880 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Columbia, SC | $30,140U.S. $36,560 | $32,990 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Columbia, SC | $48,070U.S. $60,580 | $53,260 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Columbia, SC | $25,720U.S. $32,150 | $28,000 | 870 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Columbia, SC | $35,660U.S. $38,300 | $36,640 | 870 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Columbia, SC | $60,860U.S. $69,390 | $66,290 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Columbia, SC | $46,800U.S. $48,070 | $46,580 | 860 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Columbia, SC | $31,050U.S. $33,980 | $29,500 | 860 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Columbia, SC | $34,380U.S. $35,830 | $33,090 | 860 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Columbia, SC | $128,050U.S. $126,060 | $134,910 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Columbia, SC | $23,070U.S. $31,200 | $24,740 | 850 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Columbia, SC | $45,870U.S. $47,160 | $43,490 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Columbia, SC | $61,640U.S. $77,440 | $66,540 | 840 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Columbia, SC | $49,730U.S. $53,750 | $50,730 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Columbia, SC | $112,180U.S. $114,990 | $121,130 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Columbia, SC | $39,370U.S. $47,030 | $43,040 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Columbia, SC | $86,650U.S. $99,130 | $97,090 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Columbia, SC | $61,610U.S. $74,750 | $78,740 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Columbia, SC | $55,280U.S. $62,930 | $58,030 | 810 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Columbia, SC | $91,920U.S. $116,580 | $97,080 | 770 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Columbia, SC | $36,550U.S. $46,800 | $41,270 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Columbia, SC | $39,250U.S. $41,670 | $57,200 | 770 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Columbia, SC | $42,290U.S. $44,470 | $42,180 | 770 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Columbia, SC | $34,310U.S. $38,630 | $37,330 | 770 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Columbia, SC | $98,780U.S. $102,440 | $101,890 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Columbia, SC | $58,520U.S. $55,570 | $53,440 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Columbia, SC | $74,080U.S. $80,110 | $75,010 | 700 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Columbia, SC | $43,560U.S. $43,030 | $41,970 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Columbia, SC | $99,840U.S. $102,760 | $94,060 | 670 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Columbia, SC | $62,130U.S. $67,880 | $63,560 | 660 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Columbia, SC | $29,240U.S. $35,070 | $29,240 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Columbia, SC | $62,650U.S. $51,140 | $56,900 | 640 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Columbia, SC | $82,370U.S. $98,100 | $80,370 | 620 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Columbia, SC | $43,790U.S. $46,330 | $43,080 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,270U.S. $49,230 | $46,420 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Columbia, SC | $75,630U.S. $87,520 | $87,900 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Columbia, SC | $88,260U.S. $120,230 | $94,360 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Columbia, SC | $51,270U.S. $50,020 | $53,050 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Columbia, SC | $101,150U.S. $104,590 | $114,020 | 580 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Columbia, SC | $66,340U.S. $93,790 | $75,550 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Columbia, SC | $30,710U.S. $35,790 | $39,070 | 580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Columbia, SC | $64,660U.S. $76,690 | $80,850 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Columbia, SC | $136,930U.S. $166,790 | $157,650 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Columbia, SC | $31,510U.S. $38,140 | $33,140 | 560 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Columbia, SC | $101,030U.S. $107,230 | $111,340 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Columbia, SC | $51,840U.S. $62,280 | $58,000 | 540 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Columbia, SC | $87,630U.S. $102,740 | $101,560 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Columbia, SC | $76,560U.S. $76,220 | $77,910 | 520 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Columbia, SC | $60,320U.S. $61,770 | $62,250 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Columbia, SC | $101,320U.S. $120,630 | $108,190 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,850U.S. $78,740 | $72,950 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,800U.S. $82,320 | $79,080 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,160U.S. $60,600 | $53,910 | 490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,480U.S. $52,830 | $56,740 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,070U.S. $60,020 | $54,570 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $228,820U.S. $170,950 | $236,230 | 480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,180U.S. $65,510 | $58,010 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,630U.S. $54,210 | $42,870 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,470U.S. $58,470 | $58,780 | 470 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,440U.S. $149,280 | $119,710 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,560U.S. $45,850 | $42,040 | 460 | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,280U.S. $104,110 | $106,860 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,090U.S. $50,290 | $47,650 | 450 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,380U.S. $49,100 | $48,630 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,080U.S. $104,920 | $119,190 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,410U.S. $74,690 | $62,140 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,010U.S. $50,270 | $51,570 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,290U.S. $68,270 | $63,160 | 440 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,230U.S. $64,650 | $61,500 | 440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,620U.S. $45,250 | $44,830 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,800U.S. $37,160 | $33,580 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,830U.S. $34,890 | $30,910 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,240U.S. $80,390 | $89,260 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,130U.S. $105,070 | $132,830 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,010U.S. $77,640 | $83,390 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,390U.S. $47,380 | $41,360 | 430 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,550U.S. $50,340 | $51,300 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,560U.S. $35,150 | $27,850 | 430 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,960U.S. $141,900 | $132,120 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,870U.S. $39,390 | $39,380 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,870U.S. $58,040 | $58,100 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,160U.S. $90,150 | $81,370 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $115,840U.S. $135,880 | $117,840 | 400 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,210U.S. $45,230 | $41,160 | 400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,440U.S. $78,210 | $62,790 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,820U.S. $97,870 | $89,410 | 390 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,810U.S. $36,670 | $38,810 | 390 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,860U.S. $63,820 | $67,150 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,400U.S. $35,360 | $31,160 | 380 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,410U.S. $50,610 | $46,940 | 380 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,800U.S. $49,690 | $34,680 | 380 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,330U.S. $129,180 | $107,170 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,890U.S. $107,310 | $116,840 | 370 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,510U.S. $43,600 | $37,910 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,340U.S. $54,890 | $52,110 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $162,260U.S. $171,270 | $168,660 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,280U.S. $50,890 | $64,080 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,190U.S. $95,320 | $71,400 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,050U.S. $47,320 | $67,530 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,230U.S. $41,340 | $36,320 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,680U.S. $57,020 | $56,200 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,170U.S. $61,800 | $53,060 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,170U.S. $39,630 | $40,090 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,330U.S. $66,140 | $63,800 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,100U.S. $58,430 | $59,330 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,250U.S. $45,780 | $43,890 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,780U.S. $82,280 | $75,320 | 330 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $176,890U.S. $213,990 | $206,310 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,690U.S. $62,960 | $58,670 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,440U.S. $96,590 | $81,500 | 320 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,310U.S. $60,070 | $56,810 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,180U.S. $47,700 | $44,180 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,430U.S. $47,720 | $58,250 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,320U.S. $39,070 | $36,400 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,290U.S. $81,370 | $82,770 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,560U.S. $88,940 | $78,850 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,270U.S. $65,120 | $64,030 | 300 | n/a | n/a |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,570U.S. $45,570 | $41,090 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,920U.S. $68,380 | $65,480 | 300 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,770U.S. $48,590 | $45,340 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,710U.S. $63,890 | $70,590 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,720U.S. $72,550 | $71,260 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,640U.S. $64,950 | $61,620 | 280 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,430U.S. $90,360 | $61,750 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,650U.S. $100,330 | $96,940 | 280 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,820U.S. $62,470 | $68,700 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,350U.S. $40,140 | $39,230 | 280 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,510U.S. $134,050 | $126,300 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,220U.S. $48,700 | $50,270 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,550U.S. $39,200 | $34,910 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,670U.S. $42,670 | $39,120 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,040U.S. $47,180 | $44,290 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,560U.S. $37,290 | $31,730 | 270 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,960U.S. $66,120 | $65,050 | 260 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,340U.S. $80,250 | $123,350 | 260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,880U.S. $62,680 | $59,120 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,450U.S. $106,040 | $85,230 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,210U.S. $50,580 | $53,180 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,940U.S. $49,500 | $51,480 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,110U.S. $79,870 | $67,110 | 260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,330U.S. $104,620 | $92,670 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,320U.S. $104,300 | $91,780 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,400U.S. $78,190 | $70,480 | 250 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,370U.S. $54,240 | $50,240 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,740U.S. $60,390 | $66,370 | 250 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,020U.S. $48,560 | $52,980 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,100U.S. $74,090 | $68,070 | 250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,810U.S. $48,250 | $46,090 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,020U.S. $106,660 | $107,080 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $135,790U.S. $139,500 | $133,780 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,310U.S. $58,450 | $53,900 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,680U.S. $38,150 | $35,340 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,720U.S. $33,580 | $27,250 | 240 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,660U.S. $42,240 | $41,730 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,220U.S. $37,710 | $35,460 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,570U.S. $58,750 | $56,610 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,530U.S. $50,690 | $51,730 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,600U.S. $40,110 | $41,020 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,380U.S. $99,080 | $136,960 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,860U.S. $74,260 | $63,600 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,780U.S. $43,350 | $39,180 | 230 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,730U.S. $48,430 | $48,450 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,140U.S. $55,940 | $46,330 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,200U.S. $36,910 | $34,790 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,670U.S. $44,350 | $51,860 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,880U.S. $78,620 | $88,760 | 220 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $22,400U.S. $32,910 | $24,160 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,240U.S. $58,260 | $53,710 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,930U.S. $53,040 | $41,480 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,740U.S. $49,400 | $44,730 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,780U.S. $46,550 | $47,060 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,250U.S. $60,280 | $49,710 | 210 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,960U.S. $130,100 | $139,410 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $271,350U.S. $236,590 | $270,230 | 210 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,980U.S. $45,130 | $43,640 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,110U.S. $66,150 | $67,710 | 200 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,880U.S. $75,350 | $91,840 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,500U.S. $37,640 | $37,710 | 200 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| Agricultural Equipment OperatorsSOC 45-2091 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,820U.S. $41,730 | $33,810 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +8.6% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,490U.S. $100,390 | $97,940 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,430U.S. $91,240 | $79,220 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,010U.S. $66,270 | $72,270 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,500U.S. $64,820 | $73,940 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,910U.S. $60,850 | $66,290 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,530U.S. $43,380 | $37,960 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,830U.S. $61,160 | $50,850 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,430U.S. $48,990 | $49,960 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,550U.S. $146,910 | $116,360 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,170U.S. $81,100 | $71,260 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,580U.S. $75,440 | $71,390 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,200U.S. $60,170 | $54,180 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,080U.S. $76,400 | $66,690 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,830U.S. $93,530 | $65,130 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsSOC 51-2051 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,950U.S. $46,880 | $44,670 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $41,220 | not published | 170 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,420U.S. $71,900 | $98,500 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,440U.S. $39,280 | $39,840 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,310U.S. $57,080 | $53,440 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,660U.S. $55,440 | $45,320 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,470U.S. $133,000 | $115,530 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,150U.S. $54,920 | $43,880 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,880U.S. $46,850 | $43,540 | 150 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,550U.S. $84,620 | $106,980 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,360U.S. $78,760 | $106,820 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,900U.S. $66,810 | $59,270 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,090U.S. $79,200 | $79,510 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,170U.S. $40,130 | $43,800 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,600U.S. $102,040 | $81,850 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical TechniciansSOC 53-3011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,000U.S. $35,450 | $30,080 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,930U.S. $104,000 | $83,420 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,200U.S. $99,280 | $107,210 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,590U.S. $74,310 | $65,800 | 140 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,870U.S. $35,680 | $30,180 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,870U.S. $45,330 | $45,570 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,630U.S. $45,670 | $54,820 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,830U.S. $42,360 | $40,250 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,320U.S. $47,810 | $41,400 | 140 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6064 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,320U.S. $38,670 | $40,280 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.3% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,530U.S. $148,080 | $122,070 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,440U.S. $95,200 | $95,530 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,140U.S. $107,110 | $102,450 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $114,560U.S. $122,930 | $115,320 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,960U.S. $64,070 | $66,890 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,990U.S. $114,850 | $97,250 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,560U.S. $95,480 | $83,550 | 130 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,150U.S. $47,260 | $48,720 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,690U.S. $38,100 | $36,230 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| TelemarketerSOC 41-9041 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,100U.S. $35,450 | $35,400 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,130U.S. $62,130 | $63,420 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,380U.S. $49,450 | $45,990 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,430U.S. $50,990 | $47,210 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,580U.S. $61,660 | $48,300 | 130 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,910U.S. $51,330 | $47,070 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherSOC 51-6099 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,370U.S. $37,280 | $45,880 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.4% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,750U.S. $59,050 | $42,860 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,870U.S. $149,230 | $87,140 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,510U.S. $59,300 | $55,410 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Nuclear EngineerSOC 17-2161 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,340U.S. $133,970 | $136,940 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +0.4% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,830U.S. $66,270 | $67,720 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,920U.S. $58,650 | $59,870 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,060U.S. $44,660 | $38,590 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,330U.S. $72,300 | $65,660 | 120 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,110U.S. $67,960 | $66,500 | 110 | n/a | n/a |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,980U.S. $91,640 | $87,570 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,960U.S. $100,580 | $102,650 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,090U.S. $61,990 | $72,860 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,720U.S. $67,190 | $67,820 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationSOC 37-3012 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,510U.S. $46,340 | $43,230 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,750U.S. $49,120 | $54,480 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,620U.S. $64,050 | $69,130 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,320U.S. $51,610 | $50,570 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Conveyor Operators and TendersSOC 53-7011 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,230U.S. $42,420 | $38,320 | 110 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,740U.S. $83,510 | $92,020 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,620U.S. $117,330 | $101,300 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $125,040 | not published | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,380U.S. $130,220 | $102,220 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,300U.S. $82,220 | $92,940 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| HydrologistSOC 19-2043 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,770U.S. $96,600 | $73,940 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,370U.S. $95,990 | $82,280 | 100 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,290U.S. $55,090 | $63,130 | 100 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,340U.S. $66,940 | $60,490 | 100 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,820U.S. $117,860 | $99,630 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,730U.S. $61,960 | $48,680 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $224,360U.S. $244,180 | $228,220 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,170U.S. $62,520 | $58,740 | 100 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,570U.S. $37,680 | $37,290 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,000U.S. $51,220 | $54,860 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,540U.S. $35,880 | $28,840 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,830U.S. $124,900 | $132,910 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,960U.S. $53,340 | $48,860 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,510U.S. $62,780 | $53,090 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersSOC 49-3022 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,170U.S. $47,630 | $44,840 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,900U.S. $42,290 | $40,080 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Columbia, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,980U.S. $39,680 | $36,210 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
No occupations match.
Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Columbia, SC
- BLS source geography
- Columbia, SC
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 17900
- States
- South Carolina
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Columbia, SC?
In the Columbia, SC metropolitan area (CBSA 17900), BLS OEWS counted 394,200 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $46,430 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($374,300), IT Manager ($141,570), Marketing Manager ($136,930).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Columbia, SC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 17900), which includes Columbia and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Columbia city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Columbia, SC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 17900). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs columbia sc”, “high paying jobs in columbia sc”, “careers in columbia sc” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).