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Medical Assistant Jobs in South Carolina

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South Carolina's healthcare industry employs approximately 250,000 workers in a rapidly growing Sun Belt state. MUSC Health in Charleston provides academic leadership. Prisma Health dominates as the state's largest system spanning Upstate and Midlands. The state ranks 44th in health outcomes with significant health challenges. Coastal Lowcountry, Midlands Columbia, and Upstate Greenville offer distinct markets. Low cost of living and no tax on retirement income attract retirees—driving healthcare demand.

1,650+
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$38K
Median Salary
10%
Job Growth
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Medical Assistant Jobs in South Carolina

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Ideal for candidates with prior MA clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for South Carolina employers.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

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EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site.

South Carolina Healthcare Industry

Understanding the SC healthcare job market:

South Carolina's healthcare industry employs approximately 250,000 workers in a rapidly growing Sun Belt state. MUSC Health in Charleston provides academic leadership. Prisma Health dominates as the state's largest system spanning Upstate and Midlands. The state ranks 44th in health outcomes with significant health challenges. Coastal Lowcountry, Midlands Columbia, and Upstate Greenville offer distinct markets. Low cost of living and no tax on retirement income attract retirees—driving healthcare demand.

250,000
Healthcare Workers
95
Hospitals
#44
Health Ranking
92.4%
Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in South Carolina

SC salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level
(0-1 years)
$30,000
Mid-Level
(2-4 years)
$38,000
Experienced
(5+ years)
$44,000

What Affects Your Salary

Charleston (MUSC) pays highest with academic premiums. Greenville competitive with manufacturing economy. Cost of living at 92% of average makes salaries comfortable. Beach communities (Charleston, Myrtle Beach) may pay slight premiums. Rural SC pays less but cost very low. Bilingual Spanish increasingly valuable. No tax on retirement income draws retirees—driving geriatric care.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in South Carolina

South Carolina features MUSC academic excellence and Prisma statewide reach:

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SC Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in South Carolina:

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Start Your Clinical Healthcare Career in South Carolina

South Carolina's healthcare industry employs approximately 250,000 workers in a rapidly growing Sun Belt state. MUSC Health in Charleston provides academic leadership. Prisma Health dominates as the state's largest system spanning Upstate and Midlands. The state ranks 44th in health outcomes with significant health challenges. Coastal Lowcountry, Midlands Columbia, and Upstate Greenville offer distinct markets. Low cost of living and no tax on retirement income attract retirees—driving healthcare demand.

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