The fastest growing industries post-pandemic far outpaced national growth in these industries: Industry growth in South Carolina and the U.S., 2019–2024
| South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Financial | 18.9% | 5.7% |
| Education and health | 15.9% | 9.2% |
| Trade, transportation, and utilities | 10.1% | 5.0% |
| Professional business services | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| Total nonfarm | 8.6% | 5.2% |
| Construction | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Leisure and hospitality | 7.8% | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4.3% | 1.0% |
| State and local government | 1.3% | 3.0% |
Source: EPI analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Employment Statistics Establishment Survey (BLS-CES).