Firefighters Salary in South Carolina

Median Salary

$42,570

per year

Hourly Rate

$20.47

per hour

Employment

7,780

in South Carolina

vs. National Avg

-28.2%

National: $59,280

📊 Compared to the national median of $59,280, South Carolina pays 28.2% LESS for Firefighters positions.

Purchasing Power

$46,272

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

35%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

10th

$29,130

25th

$34,510

Median

$42,570

75th

$49,570

90th

$62,150

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).