Technology South Carolina (SC) Rank #39 of 50

Data Engineer Salary in South Carolina

The median data engineer salary in South Carolina is $108,750 per year, which is 13% below the national median of $125,000.

Median Salary

$108,750

vs National

$-16,250

State Rank

#39 of 50

Cost of Living

89%

Data Engineer Salary in South Carolina by Experience

In South Carolina, an entry-level data engineer earns around $69,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $156,600 per year. The cost of living index in South Carolina is 89% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$69,600

$-10,400 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$110,490

$-16,510 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$156,600

$-23,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in South Carolina

Percentile	SC Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$67,860	$78,000	$-10,140
25th Percentile	$87,000	$100,000	$-13,000
Median (50th)	$108,750	$125,000	$-16,250
75th Percentile	$137,460	$158,000	$-20,540
90th Percentile	$165,300	$190,000	$-24,700

Data Engineer Salary by City in South Carolina

The largest employment areas for data engineers in South Carolina include Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and North Charleston. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Charleston, SC

$122,500

Pop. 150,227 · COL 100%

Columbia, SC

$110,000

Pop. 131,674 · COL 90%

Greenville, SC

$112,500

Pop. 72,095 · COL 92%

North Charleston, SC

$116,250

Pop. 115,382 · COL 95%

Mount Pleasant, SC

$128,750

Pop. 94,171 · COL 105%

How to Become a Data Engineer in South Carolina

Education

Most data engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. South Carolina has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWS/GCPData Modeling

Job Outlook in South Carolina

Nationally, data engineer employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). South Carolina's demand may vary based on local industry trends.