The 15 largest occupations in South Carolina, total employment, and earnings at the 25th and 50th percentiles
| Total employment | Hourly earnings at 25th percentile | Median hourly earnings | Median annual earnings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All occupations | 2,222,950 | $14.80 | $20.30 | $42,220 |
| Retail salespersons | 69,050 | $11.15 | $13.89 | $28,900 |
| Fast food and counter workers | 60,800 | $10.71 | $12.40 | $25,790 |
| Customer service representatives | 56,350 | $14.59 | $17.41 | $36,220 |
| Cashiers | 55,560 | $10.71 | $12.69 | $26,400 |
| Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand | 54,000 | $14.77 | $17.45 | $36,290 |
| Registered nurses | 48,790 | $32.43 | $37.68 | $78,380 |
| Stockers and order fillers | 46,550 | $14.28 | $16.32 | $33,950 |
| Miscellaneous assemblers and fabricators | 44,970 | $17.08 | $19.02 | $39,570 |
| General and operations managers | 43,390 | $29.82 | $43.42 | $90,310 |
| Waiters and waitresses | 42,470 | $8.55 | $8.98 | $18,680 |
| Office clerks, general | 40,170 | $13.58 | $16.58 | $34,490 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | 34,560 | $21.38 | $24.10 | $50,130 |
| Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive | 33,220 | $15.99 | $18.86 | $39,220 |
| Home health and personal care aides | 31,750 | $11.34 | $13.62 | $28,330 |
| Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners | 30,100 | $11.79 | $13.86 | $28,820 |
| Percent of all workers | 31.1% |
Source: Earnings data are from EPI analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wage data (BLS-OEWS).