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Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in South Carolina
- Charleston$46,430
- Spartanburg$44,120
- Greenville$42,450
- Columbia$40,540
- Florence$35,300
- Hilton Head Island$29,830
- Myrtle Beach$29,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $46,430 | $46,460 | $42,360 | $38,724 | 101 |
| Spartanburg | $44,120 | $45,630 | $38,390 | $37,021 | 91 |
| Greenville | $42,450 | $43,940 | $38,840 | $35,729 | 93 |
| Columbia | $40,540 | $36,960 | $30,630 | $34,243 | 94 |
| Florence | $35,300 | $35,460 | $27,140 | $30,140 | 87 |
| Hilton Head Island | $29,830 | $31,650 | $25,110 | $25,853 | 98 |
| Myrtle Beach | $29,550 | $30,070 | $24,460 | $25,634 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 53-3051.
- 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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