Environmental Engineers Salary in South Carolina

Environmental engineers in South Carolina earn the most in Columbia (average $102,450 a year) and the least in Charleston ($91,020), across the 3 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the environmental engineers average at $100,760 and the median at $96,140 for 560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $112,910.

Environmental Engineers average salary by city in South Carolina

Columbia$102,450
Greenville$100,060
Charleston$91,020

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbia	$102,450	$96,140	$96,140	$76,532	94
Greenville	$100,060	$93,930	$73,050	$74,975	93
Charleston	$91,020	$86,670	$67,100	$69,143	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Environmental Engineers salary in other states

Environmental Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in South Carolina

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. SOC code 17-2081.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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