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Research Specialist salaries in South Carolina

Pay ranges employers published in 16 open job postings for Research Specialist roles in South Carolina, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Research Specialist postings in South Carolina

  1. Research Specialist IUniversity of Missouri - Columbia · Columbia, SC · $19.00–$21.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Research Specialist IIState of South Carolina · Anderson, SC · $46.5K–$50K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Research Specialist (Statistician III) - 61144139State of South Carolina · Lexington, SC · $67.7K–$122K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  4. Research Specialist II – Picking LabUniversity of Missouri - Columbia · Columbia, SC · $19.25–$24.05/hr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  5. Research Specialist IIClemson · Anderson, SC · $22.50/hr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
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Research Specialist pay in other places

  1. United States$59K median, $49.6K–$71K typical, 161 postingsUnited States: middle half $49.6K–$71K, median $59K
  2. New Jersey$50.5K median, $50.5K–$50.5K typical, 12 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $50.5K–$50.5K, median $50.5K
  3. Columbia, SC$23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr) median, $20.00–$34.13/hr typical, 12 postingsColumbia, SC: middle half $20.00–$34.13/hr, median $23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr)
  4. Illinois$55K median, $47.5K–$60K typical, 11 postingsIllinois: middle half $47.5K–$60K, median $55K
  5. Maryland$66.1K median, $58.2K–$70.5K typical, 11 postingsMaryland: middle half $58.2K–$70.5K, median $66.1K
  6. Texas$67K median, $58.5K–$85.9K typical, 11 postingsTexas: middle half $58.5K–$85.9K, median $67K
  7. Baltimore, MD$66.1K median, $58.2K–$70.5K typical, 11 postingsBaltimore, MD: middle half $58.2K–$70.5K, median $66.1K
  8. Chicago, IL$26.20/hr ($54.5K/yr) median, $22.83–$28.85/hr typical, 10 postingsChicago, IL: middle half $22.83–$28.85/hr, median $26.20/hr ($54.5K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Specialist make in South Carolina?

The median posted base pay for Research Specialist jobs in South Carolina is $23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr), from 16 job postings with pay at 8 companies.

What is the typical Research Specialist pay range in South Carolina?

The middle half of postings list $20.62–$34.13/hr. The top 10% list $72.4K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $39.5K or less.

How does South Carolina pay compare with all Research Specialist jobs?

The median here is $23.84/hr ($49.6K/yr), against $59.6K across all 180 postings for the role.

How many Research Specialist jobs in South Carolina list pay?

16 open postings at 8 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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