South Carolina Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with South Carolina-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 12 accredited schools.
Top Careers in South Carolina
South Carolina's Auto and Aerospace Manufacturing Drive Blue-Collar Career Growth
South Carolina has become one of the Southeast's premier advanced manufacturing states. BMW's Spartanburg plant is the company's single largest factory worldwide by volume; Volvo's Berkeley County assembly plant is one of its newest North American facilities. Boeing's 787 Dreamliner final assembly in North Charleston makes aerospace the other major manufacturing pillar. A thriving port economy at Charleston drives logistics careers. Healthcare is expanding rapidly to serve a growing retiree population along the coast. Wages run 5–10% below national medians but low cost of living helps.
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Median Salary
- $54,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +7.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 1–2 year certificate + apprenticeship
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $66,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +6.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
Aircraft Mechanic
- Median Salary
- $68,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +6.0% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2-year associate degree + FAA cert
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $56,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +10.6% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Welder
- Median Salary
- $46,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +3.3% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 6–12 months (certificate)
Truck Driver (CDL)
- Median Salary
- $52,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +4.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 3–6 weeks (CDL program)
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect South Carolina-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in South Carolina
Greenville Technical College
Largest technical college in South Carolina. Comprehensive programs spanning healthcare, trades, technology, and culinar...
Trident Technical College
Serves the greater Charleston metro. Multi-campus system with one of the most diverse program offerings in the SC Tech s...
Midlands Technical College
Largest technical college in the Columbia metro area. Strong allied health and workforce programs for the state capital ...
Spartanburg Community College
Serves the Spartanburg metro. Strong BMW-area workforce ties with automotive and advanced manufacturing programs....
About South Carolina's Job Market
South Carolina's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.