Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations in South Carolina

64 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data

Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations include physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other licensed professionals who diagnose and treat patients. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in South Carolina.

Occupation	Median Annual	Mean Annual	Workers
Surgeons, All Other	—	$358,310	70
Dentists, All Other Specialists	—	$246,490	60
Obstetricians and Gynecologists	—	—	160
Cardiologists	—	$477,380	130
Dermatologists	—	—	—
General Internal Medicine Physicians	—	—	410
Neurologists	—	$320,780	80
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	—	$440,970	90
Physicians, All Other	—	$320,620	6,020
Family Medicine Physicians	$236,950	$253,640	1,060
Anesthesiologists	$229,870	$306,440	870
Physicians, Pathologists	$228,850	$262,190	150
Nurse Anesthetists	$225,800	$267,410	950
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$206,450	$249,130	130
Pediatricians, General	$201,990	$226,540	320
Podiatrists	$161,250	$164,500	80
Dentists, General	$158,460	$190,670	2,320
Orthodontists	$148,410	$192,480	280
Medical Dosimetrists	$145,380	$141,890	60
Optometrists	$137,450	$123,900	480
Pharmacists	$135,900	$135,720	5,920
Psychiatrists	$135,530	$200,320	120
Veterinarians	$126,720	$127,710	1,330
Physician Assistants	$119,190	$116,880	2,050
Nurse Midwives	$118,100	$114,770	30
Nurse Practitioners	$116,240	$113,950	5,850
Genetic Counselors	$105,500	$100,110	40
Physical Therapists	$100,950	$96,630	4,170
Therapists, All Other	$99,870	$109,590	70
Surgical Assistants	$98,340	$86,890	520
Occupational Therapists	$97,370	$92,310	1,940
Radiation Therapists	$97,350	$97,240	220
Speech-Language Pathologists	$91,880	$88,410	2,150
Orthotists and Prosthetists	$89,860	$89,030	—
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$84,420	$85,090	270
Dental Hygienists	$81,710	$81,550	3,200
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$80,890	$81,100	670
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$80,490	$80,030	1,270
Registered Nurses	$79,900	$84,930	50,300
Audiologists	$75,980	$75,180	120
Respiratory Therapists	$75,960	$73,720	1,930
Chiropractors	$69,990	$81,160	490
Dietitians and Nutritionists	$67,010	$67,590	810
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$66,950	$80,650	520
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$65,100	$66,450	3,680
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other	$63,890	$69,450	490
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$63,290	$62,690	830
Surgical Technologists	$60,780	$56,900	2,480
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$59,050	$58,430	8,740
Medical Records Specialists	$58,510	$55,520	2,940
Athletic Trainers	$53,520	$57,170	440
Paramedics	$50,130	$52,340	2,100
Recreational Therapists	$49,170	$50,570	140
Exercise Physiologists	$47,680	$50,150	170
Opticians, Dispensing	$46,830	$48,760	870
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$40,420	$44,350	4,230
Pharmacy Technicians	$38,960	$41,580	7,720
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians	$38,840	$40,170	1,650
Emergency Medical Technicians	$38,670	$39,840	4,270
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$38,670	$48,740	380
Psychiatric Technicians	$38,540	$39,010	950
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$37,960	$42,680	1,890
Hearing Aid Specialists	$36,240	$44,860	250
Dietetic Technicians	$30,290	$31,680	390