Lawyers Salary in South Carolina (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 7,890 employed

Annual Mean

$144,700

$69.57/hr

Annual Median

$120,310

$57.84/hr

Bottom 10%

$63,140

$30.36/hr

Top 10%

$301,140

$144.78/hr

Location vs National Average

South Carolina

$144,700

Difference

-22.1% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$63,140	$30.36/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$80,870	$38.88/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$120,310	$57.84/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$174,620	$83.95/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$301,140	$144.78/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$63K

25th

$81K

Median

$120K

75th

$175K

90th

$301K

South Carolina has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 7,890), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In South Carolina, Lawyers salaries range from $63,140 at the 10th percentile to $301,140 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $238,000 (198% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in South Carolina

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

$139,250

per year

Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

How Lawyers Compares in South Carolina

The average Lawyers salary of $144,700 in South Carolina ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 7,890 Lawyerss employed in South Carolina.