Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| South Carolina | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $91,990 | $120,395 | -24% |
| Median hourly wage | $44.23 | $57.88 | -24% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $98,175.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in South Carolina is $91,990, or about $44.23 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. South Carolina is -24% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in South Carolina typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 3,750 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $91,990, South Carolina offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.