Workers in South Carolina paid less than workers across the South and workers nationally: Median hourly wages for South Carolina, the South, and the U.S., 2023
| 2019 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $22.29 | $22.46 |
| South | $22.18 | $22.57 |
| United States | $23.11 | $23.98 |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey microdata.