Cooks, Restaurant pay in South Carolina
Cooks, Restaurant in South Carolina earn an average of $35,610 a year. That is $3,120 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $38,730. The best-paying metro area is Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC at $37,530.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $38,730 | $18.62 |
| South Carolina | $35,610 | $17.12 |
| North Carolina | $35,140 | $16.90 |
| Georgia | $34,430 | $16.56 |
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Questions and answers
How much do cooks, restaurant make in South Carolina?
The average is $35,610 a year, and the median is $35,740. That is $3,120 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $38,730.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$17.12 an hour on average; the median is $17.18.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC ($37,530), followed by Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($37,260). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($32,440).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #37 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.