Pathologist Jobs in South Carolina

Pathologist jobs in South Carolina draw consistent demand from the state's major health systems, academic medical centers, and hospital networks, with openings at every level from early-career anatomic pathologists to senior subspecialty and forensic roles. The heaviest concentration of hiring is in Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston, where employers like Prisma Health, MUSC Health, and Bon Secours anchor the market. Subspecialties seeing the steadiest need include surgical pathology, cytopathology, and clinical laboratory pathology. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles70
Top employerKidsCare Home Health
Top citySpartanburg, SC
Cities hiring32
Work type92% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Speech Language Pathologist
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Speech Language Pathologist
Speakez Speech Therapy, LLC
Anderson, South Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
On-Site
Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)

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SLP Speech Pathologist Home Health
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SLP Speech Pathologist Home Health
Optum
Hartsville, South Carolina
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Speech Therapy
$74k - $112k/yr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Legacy Healthcare Services
Greenville, South Carolina
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$77k - $98k/yr
Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)
1,001-5,000

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Part Time Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
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Part Time Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Speak N Play Therapy
Clover, South Carolina
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
On-Site
Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)

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Speech Language Pathologist (CCC or CFY)
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Speech Language Pathologist (CCC or CFY)
Palmetto SpOT
Summerville, South Carolina
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Speech Therapy
$41 - $55/hr

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Pathologist Jobs by City in South Carolina

Where South Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Spartanburg
7 jobs
Columbia
6 jobs
Greenville
6 jobs
Anderson
4 jobs
Greenwood
4 jobs
Charleston
4 jobs
Bluffton
3 jobs
Summerville
3 jobs
North Augusta
3 jobs

Pathologist Job Market in South Carolina

A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • KidsCare Home Health13
  • Collage Rehabilitation Partners6
  • Reliant Rehabilitation3
  • Palmetto SpOT2
  • Nyman Associates2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Insurance

What South Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in pathologist jobs across South Carolina.

  • Active South Carolina medical license issued by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
  • Completion of an accredited anatomic, clinical, or combined AP/CP pathology residency program
  • Board certification or active board eligibility through the American Board of Pathology
  • Doctoral degree in medicine from an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school
  • Fellowship training in a subspecialty such as surgical pathology, cytopathology, or hematopathology
  • Proficiency with laboratory information systems and digital pathology platforms

Pathologist Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a pathologist in South Carolina?

To become a pathologist in South Carolina, you must earn an MD or DO degree, complete an accredited pathology residency, and obtain a medical license from the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. The board requires passing USMLE or COMLEX steps, submitting verified training records, and clearing a criminal background check. Most hiring employers also expect board certification through the American Board of Pathology before or shortly after joining.

How much do pathologists make in South Carolina?

Pathologists in South Carolina earn a median of about $236,950 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $168,110 for the lowest 10% to over $452,510 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire pathologists in South Carolina?

Companies currently hiring pathologists in South Carolina include KidsCare Home Health, Collage Rehabilitation Partners, and Reliant Rehabilitation, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. South Carolina's largest pathology employers tend to be integrated health systems and academic medical centers, particularly those with Level I trauma centers or NCI-designated cancer programs that maintain high-volume surgical and clinical pathology services.

Which South Carolina cities have the most pathologist jobs?

Spartanburg, Columbia, and Greenville consistently post the most pathologist openings in South Carolina. Columbia leads because it is home to Prisma Health and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, while Greenville's growth reflects Prisma Health Upstate and a rapidly expanding hospital corridor, and Charleston's volume is driven by MUSC Health, one of the state's only academic health systems with a dedicated pathology training program.

Are there remote pathologist jobs in South Carolina?

Yes, but they're limited. About 8% of pathologist openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most pathology work. The roles most likely to offer remote or tele-pathology arrangements are in digital slide review, second-opinion consultations, and certain clinical laboratory director positions where physical specimen handling is minimal.

How can I get hired as a pathologist in South Carolina with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to residency-to-hire pipelines at South Carolina academic medical centers, particularly MUSC Health in Charleston and Prisma Health in Columbia and Greenville, both of which regularly hire residents and fellows directly into staff positions. New graduates without subspecialty fellowship experience often enter through general surgical pathology or clinical lab roles, and obtaining South Carolina licensure before graduating residency signals readiness to hiring committees.

Where can I find and apply to pathologist jobs in South Carolina?

You can find and apply to pathologist jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that fit your background.

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