Psychiatrists Salary in South Carolina

Psychiatrists in South Carolina earn the most in Columbia (average $242,880 a year) and the least in Greenville ($237,960), across the 2 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychiatrists average at $226,360 and the median at $237,250 for 200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $269,940.

Psychiatrists average salary by city in South Carolina

Columbia$242,880
Greenville$237,960

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbia	$242,880	$251,060	$217,060	$166,820	94
Greenville	$237,960	$247,450	$150,260	$163,846	93

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

Psychiatrists salary in other states

Psychiatrists 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 29-1223.
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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