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Average salary by job family in Sumter
| Management | $113,430 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $99,000 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $93,360 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $89,850 |
| Legal | $87,080 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,180 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $81,360 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $59,690 |
| Construction and Extraction | $54,860 |
| Community and Social Service | $52,230 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $51,850 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $51,310 |
| Protective Service | $50,100 |
| Production | $47,370 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $43,080 |
| Sales and Related | $40,090 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $39,340 |
| Healthcare Support | $34,310 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $33,600 |
| Personal Care and Service | $31,730 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $28,380 |
Highest-paying jobs in Sumter
- Marketing Managers$182,670
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$158,160
- Financial Managers$144,990
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$143,900
- Sales Managers$137,430
- Managers, All Other$136,180
- Lawyers$135,290
- Pharmacists$132,940
- Industrial Production Managers$132,030
- Software Developers$126,690
Most common jobs in Sumter and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,060 | $25,900 | $24,510 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,010 | $31,830 | $28,720 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 990 | $39,870 | $39,100 |
| Cashiers | 910 | $26,160 | $26,710 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 890 | $28,730 | $28,030 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 880 | $41,650 | $39,040 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 720 | $37,140 | $36,090 |
| Registered Nurses | 670 | $84,470 | $86,260 |
| Office Clerks, General | 620 | $36,590 | $35,260 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 580 | $31,770 | $30,640 |
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Cost of living in Sumter
Prices in the Sumter area are 12% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 88.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $53,370 therefore buys what $60,634 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $210,445, 3.8 times the median household income of $55,990.
$210,445typical home value
$55,990median household income
88.0BEA price parity
104,853metro population
Take-home pay in Sumter
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $31,330 | $27,029 | $2,252 |
| Median wage | $42,890 | $36,058 | $3,005 |
| Average wage | $53,370 | $43,840 | $3,653 |
| 75th percentile wage | $61,580 | $49,892 | $4,158 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Sumter
Management15 jobs
- Marketing Managers$183K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$158K
- Financial Managers$145K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$144K
- Sales Managers$137K
- Managers, All Other$136K
- Industrial Production Managers$132K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$122K
- Construction Managers$121K
- General and Operations Managers$119K
- Administrative Services Managers$114K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$95K
- Food Service Managers$68K
- Social and Community Service Managers$67K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$54K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical10 jobs
- Pharmacists$133K
- Nurse Practitioners$115K
- Physical Therapists$93K
- Registered Nurses$84K
- Dental Hygienists$81K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$42K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$36K
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Architecture and Engineering5 jobs
Legal2 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Business and Financial Operations13 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$97K
- Management Analysts$95K
- Logisticians$94K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$86K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$82K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81K
- Human Resources Specialists$76K
- Compliance Officers$75K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68K
- Cost Estimators$68K
- Training and Development Specialists$68K
- Tax Preparers$34K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$57K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$34K
Construction and Extraction10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$86K
- Electricians$56K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$53K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$51K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50K
- Carpenters$48K
- Construction Laborers$40K
- Helpers--Electricians$40K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$40K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$37K
Community and Social Service6 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media1 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library9 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$65K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$64K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$55K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$27K
Protective Service5 jobs
Production10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Machinists$55K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$50K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Office and Administrative Support18 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$41K
- Customer Service Representatives$40K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$39K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39K
- Tellers$38K
- Office Clerks, General$37K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$32K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$25K
Sales and Related10 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$75K
- Insurance Sales Agents$74K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$68K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$36K
- Parts Salespersons$32K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$26K
Transportation and Material Moving11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$44K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Light Truck Drivers$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$29K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$29K
- Driver/Sales Workers$25K
Healthcare Support4 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
Personal Care and Service7 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28K
- Food Preparation Workers$27K
- Dishwashers$27K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
- Cooks, Fast Food$26K
- Bartenders$26K
- Waiters and Waitresses$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$24K
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Salary in Sumter: questions
What is a good salary in Sumter?
Half of all workers in the Sumter metro earn less than $42,890 and the average is $53,370. Earning more than $61,580 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Sumter to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $61,412, because prices here are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Sumter?
Marketing Managers ($182,670), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($158,160), Financial Managers ($144,990).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Sumter, SC (44940), all occupations and 166 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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