Paramedic salary in South Carolina
What paramedics earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$53,550$25.74 per hour
vs U.S.−12%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$48,010 – $62,220Top 10%: $67,180+
Jobs2,2501.51× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in South Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $61,660 | $29.64 | 1,180 |
| Columbia, SC | $53,160 | $25.56 | 490 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $53,550 | $25.74 | 420 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $58,190 | $27.98 | 350 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $51,360 | $24.69 | 290 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $61,830 | $29.72 | 170 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $52,280 | $25.13 | 140 |
| Florence, SC | $50,950 | $24.49 | 110 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $49,340 | $23.72 | 100 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $48,420 | $23.28 | 50 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $61,960 | $29.79 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Paramedic pay in similar states
Louisiana · $56,050 New Mexico · $55,530 Mississippi · $54,630 Michigan · $52,080 Ohio · $51,300 Kansas · $51,020
Other healthcare salaries in South Carolina
Registered Nurses · $82,360 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,110 Nursing Assistants · $37,220 Medical Assistants · $41,160 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,820 Pharmacy Technicians · $42,120 Nurse Practitioners · $123,290 Dental Assistants · $47,320 Pharmacists · $135,700 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $55,280 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370
Questions
How much does a paramedic make in South Carolina?
Paramedics in South Carolina earned a median of $53,550 a year ($25.74 an hour) in May 2025, 12% less than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $48,010 to $62,220.
Where in South Carolina do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC at $61,830.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.