Family Medicine Physician Salary in South Carolina (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Family Medicine Physicians in South Carolina, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
South Carolina Median
$239,200
per year
Hourly Rate
$115.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $244,180
State Rank
#32 of 51
1,200 employed here

How much does a Family Medicine Physician make in South Carolina?

Family Medicine Physicians in South Carolina take home a median of $239,200 annually — roughly $115.00 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $244,180.

Within South Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $107,990 while the top 10% make $357,770 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $174,260 and $301,890 a year.

Family Medicine Physician salary range in South Carolina

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$107,990$51.92
25th percentile (early career)$174,260$83.78
50th percentile (median)$239,200$115.00
75th percentile (experienced)$301,890$145.14
90th percentile (top earners)$357,770$172.00

How South Carolina compares

South Carolina ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories for Family Medicine Physician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Rhode Island$467,160
2Oklahoma$361,350
3Idaho$347,160
4Montana$330,760
5Alaska$323,490

Working as a Family Medicine Physician in South Carolina

Nationally, about 108,000 people work as Family Medicine Physicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare South Carolina pay ($239,200) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Family Medicine Physician make in South Carolina?
The median Family Medicine Physician salary in South Carolina is $239,200 per year, or about $115.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $107,990 at the entry level to $357,770 for the top 10% of earners.
How does South Carolina pay compare to the national average?
South Carolina pays Family Medicine Physicians about 2% less than the national median of $244,180. South Carolina ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is South Carolina a good state for Family Medicine Physicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $239,200 a year. About 1,200 Family Medicine Physicians are employed in South Carolina. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in South Carolina?
The highest-paying occupations in South Carolina include General Internal Medicine Physician ($359,500), Neurologist ($352,680), Emergency Medicine Physician ($341,960), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.