Physician salary in Columbia, SC
Based on 30 certified H-1B filings in the Columbia, SC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Camden.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $258,602 |
| 25th | $294,602 |
| 50th (median) | $326,620 |
| 75th | $410,986 |
| 90th | $550,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2022 | $285,000 | $265,000 | $330,000 | 12 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2025 | $310,000 | $294,602 | $395,000 | 18 |
| FY2026 | $335,000 | $307,430 | $404,209 | 12 |
Cost of living
Columbia's median Physician salary of $326,620 is worth about $348,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Columbia = 93.7).
Compared with all workers here
All Physicians, All Other in the Columbia, SC area earned a median of $239,200+ in May 2025 (1,050 employed). The H-1B median here is $326,620, 13% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Medical Group - Midlands | $298,000 | 16 |
| Apogee Medical Group, South Carolina | $335,000 | 13 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $298,000 | 15 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $98,155 | $298,000 | 15 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.