Lawyers Salary in Columbia, SC (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,950 employed

Annual Mean

$139,580

$67.10/hr

Annual Median

$105,200

$50.58/hr

Bottom 10%

$63,030

$30.30/hr

Top 10%

$293,340

$141.03/hr

Location vs National Average

Columbia, SC

$139,580

Difference

-24.9% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$63,030	$30.30/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$80,870	$38.88/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$105,200	$50.58/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$169,160	$81.33/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$293,340	$141.03/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$63K

25th

$81K

Median

$105K

75th

$169K

90th

$293K

Columbia, SC has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 1,950), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Columbia, SC, Lawyers salaries range from $63,030 at the 10th percentile to $293,340 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $230,310 (219% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.