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Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in South Carolina earned a median of $69,440 a year ($33.38 an hour) in May 2025, 12% below the national median of $78,760; 11,920 were employed there, ranking #28 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 | $69,440 | $78,760 |
| Mean annual wage | $81,470 | $89,490 |
| Median hourly wage | $33.38 | $37.87 |
| 10th percentile | $39,950 | $43,390 |
| 25th percentile | $51,410 | $58,350 |
| 75th percentile | $100,020 | $108,310 |
| 90th percentile | $153,090 | $155,480 |
| Employment | 11,920 | 899,580 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.172 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.89 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.