Paramedics Salary in South Carolina

Paramedics in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $59,730 a year) and the least in Spartanburg ($50,620), across the 6 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the paramedics average at $55,130 and the median at $53,550 for 2,250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,360.

Paramedics average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$59,730
Greenville$54,490
Columbia$53,910
Florence$53,030
Hilton Head Island$52,210
Spartanburg$50,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$59,730	$58,190	$58,170	$48,528	101
Greenville	$54,490	$53,550	$48,480	$44,665	93
Columbia	$53,910	$53,160	$46,160	$44,238	94
Florence	$53,030	$50,950	$45,020	$43,589	87
Hilton Head Island	$52,210	$48,420	$48,420	$42,985	98
Spartanburg	$50,620	$51,360	$39,060	$41,813	91

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

Paramedics salary in other states

Paramedics 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 29-2043.
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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