Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| South Carolina | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $96,330 | $110,804 | -13% |
| Median hourly wage | $46.31 | $53.27 | -13% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $102,807.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Financial Advisor in South Carolina is $96,330, or about $46.31 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Financial Advisors is $110,804. South Carolina is -13% below the national median.
Entry-level financial advisors in South Carolina typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,400 financial advisor jobs on record and a median salary of $96,330, South Carolina offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, financial advisors rank 107 of the 713 occupations reported in South Carolina — higher than 85% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Management Analysts at $100,660, Financial Risk Specialists at $99,520, 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, financial advisors rank 107 of the 713 occupations reported in South Carolina — higher than 85% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in South Carolina | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $100,660 | $12,340 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $99,520 | $560 |
| 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.