Electrical Engineers pay in South Carolina
Electrical Engineers in South Carolina earn an average of $104,580 a year. That is $20,520 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $125,100. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $116,010.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $125,100 | $60.15 |
| South Carolina | $104,580 | $50.28 |
| North Carolina | $121,380 | $58.36 |
Related jobs in South Carolina
- Civil Engineers$107,000
- Industrial Engineers$104,740
- Mechanical Engineers$113,690
- Engineers, All Other$119,130
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$117,570
- Computer Hardware Engineers$124,320
Average pay, South Carolina, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do electrical engineers make in South Carolina?
The average is $104,580 a year, and the median is $98,440. That is $20,520 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $125,100.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$50.28 an hour on average; the median is $47.33.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($116,010), followed by Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($114,640). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC ($92,690).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #44 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.