Veterinarians Salary in South Carolina

Veterinarians in South Carolina earn the most in Myrtle Beach (average $147,010 a year) and the least in Hilton Head Island ($116,410), across the 6 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the veterinarians average at $126,280 and the median at $122,130 for 1,380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,680.

Veterinarians average salary by city in South Carolina

Myrtle Beach$147,010
Columbia$139,410
Greenville$125,860
Spartanburg$125,200
Charleston$124,830
Hilton Head Island$116,410

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Myrtle Beach	$147,010	$128,630	$99,890	$105,054	94
Columbia	$139,410	$129,960	$101,640	$100,255	94
Greenville	$125,860	$123,920	$98,290	$91,700	93
Spartanburg	$125,200	$121,420	$95,350	$91,283	91
Charleston	$124,830	$122,130	$97,920	$91,050	101
Hilton Head Island	$116,410	$103,490	$66,290	$85,625	98

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

Veterinarians salary in other states

Veterinarians 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 29-1131.
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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