How long does medical office administrator training take in South Carolina?

Most people become a Medical Office Administrator in South Carolina through a short medical-office or administrative certificate; most states do not license this role.

Do medical office administrators need a license in South Carolina?

No statewide license is required for medical office administrators in South Carolina. See the licensing section above for the credential path.

How to Become a Medical Office Administrator in South Carolina (2026)

Q: How much do medical office administrators earn in South Carolina?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), medical office administrators in South Carolina earned a median annual wage of approximately $40,170. Employment concentration in South Carolina is about 1.10 times the national average for this occupation.

Q: What is the job outlook for medical office administrators in South Carolina?

South Carolina currently employs approximately 15,630 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4.2% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

South Carolina employs about 15,630 medical office administrators earning a median $40,170 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Training as a Medical Office Administrator here means completing a short medical-office or administrative certificate; most states do not license this role.

Compare Medical Office Administrator Schools in South Carolina

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Tuition is the published annual figure for the latest reported year and excludes room, board, books and fees. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the page's primary location.
#	School	BOC Score (0–100)	Tuition (published, per year)	Median grad earnings (all majors)	Graduation rate	Online	Distance
1	Central Piedmont Community College	52.6	$2,792 in-state / $8,936 out-of-state	$48,441	31%	Yes*	103 mi
2	Gaston College	51.1	$3,186 in-state / $9,330 out-of-state	Not reported	63%	Yes*	112 mi
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3	Ogeechee Technical College	50.1	$3,388 in-state / $5,956 out-of-state	$40,635	43%	Yes*	111 mi
4	Richmond Community College	49.0	$1,956 in-state / $6,564 out-of-state	$42,771	46%	Yes*	100 mi
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5	Cleveland Community College	46.6	$2,602 in-state / $8,746 out-of-state	$41,985	32%	Yes*	115 mi
6	Augusta Technical College	45.4	$4,282 in-state / $7,492 out-of-state	$43,469	31%	Yes*	78 mi
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7	South Piedmont Community College	45.0	$2,022 in-state / $6,630 out-of-state	$46,657	38%	Yes*	93 mi
8	Central Carolina Technical College	43.9	$5,715 in-state / $9,016 out-of-state	$45,876	34%	Yes*	26 mi
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9	Midlands Technical College	41.9	$5,100 in-state / $14,700 out-of-state	$46,832	18%	Yes*	26 mi
10	Williamsburg Technical College	41.4	$4,488 in-state / $8,592 out-of-state	Not reported	15%	Yes*	54 mi
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Schools closest to the page's primary location are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the page's primary location is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

South Carolina employs approximately 15,630 medical office administrators according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $40,170 ¹. Nationally, medical office administrator employment is projected to grow 4.2% from 2024 to 2034, with about 85,900 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a Medical Office Administrator in South Carolina, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

Training paths: medical office administration certificate or short course (find programs)
Typical timeline: a short medical-office or administrative certificate; most states do not license this role
Median wage (South Carolina): $40,170 per year ¹

Quick Answers About How to Become a Medical Office Administrator in South Carolina

How to become a Medical Office Administrator in South Carolina? Complete a short medical-office or administrative certificate; most states do not license this role. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

How long does it take? Most people finish a short medical-office or administrative certificate; most states do not license this role. Confirm current hour totals with the program and employer.

Do I need a license in South Carolina? Licensing varies. See the licensing section below for the South Carolina path.

What do medical office administrators earn in South Carolina? The median annual wage for medical office administrators in South Carolina is $40,170 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $34,780 and experienced professionals can earn $56,890 or more ¹.

How to Become a Medical Office Administrator in South Carolina

Complete a short medical-office program. Finish a certificate or short course in medical office administration or train on the job. This is not a registered apprenticeship and not a health-information technician degree.
Build office skills. Employers look for scheduling, EHR, insurance, and front-desk skills. Optional administrative credentials can help hiring.
Most states do not license this role. Do not apply to a licensing board. Do not treat health-information technician, RHIT, or nursing licenses as the medical-office path.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Medical Office Administrator License Requirements in South Carolina

Most states do not license medical office administrators. Employers expect a short certificate or on-the-job training, not a statewide occupational license.

Typical path

Complete a short medical-office program or OJT.
Optional administrative credentials.
Do not apply to a licensing board for this role.

Hour totals, fees, and reciprocity rules change. Confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Medical Office Administrator Wages by Metro Area in South Carolina

Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Wages by Metro Area in South Carolina

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), medical secretaries and administrative assistants wages in South Carolina vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia	13,380	$45,650	$45,460	$36,840	$57,190
Greenville-Anderson-Greer	3,090	$39,410	$42,470	$35,610	$53,250
Charleston-North Charleston	3,040	$44,640	$44,650	$36,610	$57,570
Columbia	2,230	$40,160	$42,050	$34,480	$51,360
Augusta-Richmond County	2,040	$38,070	$40,980	$31,130	$54,970
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach	1,070	$38,950	$41,370	$33,690	$55,540
Florence	790	$37,030	$41,290	$31,150	$61,330
Spartanburg	780	$40,050	$42,650	$36,050	$50,350
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal	740	$41,600	$43,750	$35,940	$57,090
Sumter	190	$39,380	$41,710	$34,200	$55,570

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for medical office administrators in South Carolina? South Carolina currently employs approximately 15,630 medical office administrators ¹. Nationally, medical office administrator employment is projected to grow 4.2% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in South Carolina? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in South Carolina.

How much do medical office administrators earn in South Carolina compared to the national average? The median annual wage for medical office administrators in South Carolina is $40,170, which is $4,470 below the national median of $44,640 according to BLS data ¹.

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Citations

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References

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)