Photographers Salary in South Carolina

Photographers in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $55,560 a year) and the least in Columbia ($38,590), across the 5 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the photographers average at $44,380 and the median at $37,890 for 630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,410.

Photographers average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$55,560
Greenville$49,150
Myrtle Beach$40,380
Spartanburg$40,050
Columbia$38,590

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$55,560	$56,890	$40,270	$45,454	101
Greenville	$49,150	$39,730	$36,810	$40,729	93
Myrtle Beach	$40,380	$34,950	$27,760	$34,118	94
Spartanburg	$40,050	$36,950	$27,830	$33,861	91
Columbia	$38,590	$36,060	$27,190	$32,718	94

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

Photographers salary in other states

Photographers 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 27-4021.
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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