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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in South Carolina earned a median of $51,130 a year ($24.58 an hour) in May 2025, 13% below the national median of $58,640; 34,170 were employed there, ranking #47 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $51,130 | $58,640 |
| Mean annual wage | $55,680 | $59,710 |
| Median hourly wage | $24.58 | $28.19 |
| 10th percentile | $39,330 | $40,140 |
| 25th percentile | $46,290 | $47,960 |
| 75th percentile | $62,660 | $69,120 |
| 90th percentile | $77,070 | $79,380 |
| Employment | 34,170 | 2,062,040 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 14.822 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.12 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.