Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Northeast South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 282 detailed occupations covering about 81,920 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 17.1% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $143,560 | +65.2% | 90 |
| Dentists, General | $133,520 | -19.7% | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $131,600 | -3.3% | 210 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $126,520 | -23.5% | 60 |
| Human Resources Managers | $121,140 | -11.2% | 60 |
| Veterinarians | $119,620 | +0.4% | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $117,640 | -6.8% | 240 |
| Lawyers | $114,440 | -21.5% | 280 |
| Sales Managers | $113,630 | -15.9% | 140 |
| Software Developers | $106,360 | -36.2% | 100 |
| Financial Managers | $105,230 | -6.1% | 280 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $104,950 | -10.3% | 280 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $104,450 | -38.4% | 70 |
| Managers, All Other | $104,000 | -22.1% | 100 |
| Physician Assistants | $102,550 | -21.1% | 90 |
| Marketing Managers | $101,250 | -43.6% | 40 |
| Construction Managers | $100,820 | -3.9% | 100 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $99,790 | -9.8% | 320 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $97,990 | -1.2% | 100 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $97,910 | -1.7% | 40 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,280 | -2.4% | 120 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $97,050 | -6.2% | 370 |
| Facilities Managers | $96,620 | -5.6% | 60 |
| Electrical Engineers | $93,550 | -12.5% | 60 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $93,220 | -12.4% | 150 |