Median pay$236,950$113.92 per hour
vs U.S.−24%U.S. median $312,400
Middle half earn$208,500 – $323,270Top 10%: $452,510+
Jobs800.49× the U.S. concentration
Physician, Pathologists 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 | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | – |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
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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 physician, pathologists make in South Carolina?
Physicians, Pathologists in South Carolina earned a median of $236,950 a year ($113.92 an hour) in May 2025, 24% less than the national median of $312,400. The middle half earned $208,500 to $323,270.
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.