Doctor Salary in South Carolina

How much does a Doctor make in South Carolina?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Doctor in South Carolina is $225,118 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $108.

However, a Doctor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $263,829
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $210,721 to $245,381
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $197,613
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Doctor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $245,381 $20,448 $4,719 $118
Average $225,118 $18,760 $4,329 $108
25th Percentile $210,721 $17,560 $4,052 $101
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Key Factors That Influence Doctor Salaries

A Doctor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Doctor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Doctor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $222,719
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $223,719
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $224,718
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $226,118
  • Expert (over 8 years): $229,879
Levels Salary
Entry Level Doctor$222,719
Intermediate Level Doctor$223,719
Senior Level Doctor$224,718
Specialist Level Doctor$226,118
Expert Level Doctor$229,879
$222,719 0 yr
$223,719 < 2 yrs
$224,718 2-4 yrs
$226,118 5-8 yrs
$229,879 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Doctors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Spartanburg: $224,301
  • Boiling Springs: $224,311
  • Arcadia: $224,301

Doctor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Doctor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Doctor positions in Pharmaceuticals or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Doctor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Doctor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$337,677$162.050%
Biotechnology$270,142$130.020%

Doctor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Doctor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

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