Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| South Carolina | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $100,660 | $102,741 | -2% |
| Median hourly wage | $48.39 | $49.39 | -2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $107,428.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Business Analyst in South Carolina is $100,660, or about $48.39 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Business Analysts is $102,741. South Carolina is -2% below the national median.
Entry-level business analysts in South Carolina typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 12,340 business analyst jobs on record and a median salary of $100,660, South Carolina offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, business analysts rank 92 of the 713 occupations reported in South Carolina — higher than 87% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Financial Risk Specialists at $99,520, Personal Financial Advisors at $96,330, Project Management Specialists at $95,040 — all figures are median annual wages for South Carolina.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. South Carolina levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 95.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, business analysts rank 92 of the 713 occupations reported in South Carolina — higher than 87% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in South Carolina | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $99,520 | $560 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $96,330 | $2,400 |
| Project Management Specialists | $95,040 | $17,040 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $93,670 | $3,600 |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | $86,680 | $220 |
| Financial Examiners | $86,440 | $480 |
South Carolina levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 95.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 713 occupations in South Carolina.