Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in South Carolina

Zoologists and wildlife biologists in South Carolina earn the most in Columbia (average $81,180 a year) and the least in Charleston ($63,700), across the 2 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the zoologists and wildlife biologists average at $70,430 and the median at $64,090 for 250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,020.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in South Carolina

Columbia$81,180
Charleston$63,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbia	$81,180	$79,580	$62,080	$62,873	94
Charleston	$63,700	$58,260	$48,110	$51,455	101

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

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other states

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 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 19-1023.
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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