The median annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in South Carolina is $120,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $118,120.
Pay spans roughly $82,620 at the 10th percentile to $144,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $58.16 per hour. An estimated 440 people work as computer and information research scientists in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $120,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $118,120 |
| Median (hourly) | $58.16 |
| 10th percentile | $82,620 |
| 90th percentile | $144,280 |
| Employment | 440 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.