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There is no state minimum wage in South Carolina. The one highlighted occupation under each of the three education levels has been selected to expand on in terms of potential career advancement.  \n\n| High School ( HS) Diploma or Less |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Occupation | Average\u003Cbr>Annual Job | Median\u003Cbr>Hourly\u003Cbr>Wage | State\u003Cbr>Licensing |\n|  | Openings |  | Required |\n| Food Preparation Workers | 15,480 | $9 .78 | No |\n| Cashiers | 12,560 | $10 .39 | No |\n| Retail Salespersons | 11, 150 | $11 .74 | No |\n\n\n| More than HS Diploma, less than Bachelor’s Degree |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Occupation | Average\u003Cbr>Annual Job\u003Cbr>Openings | Median\u003Cbr>Hourly\u003Cbr>Wage | State\u003Cbr>Licensing\u003Cbr>Required |\n| Heavy and\u003Cbr>Tractor-Trailer\u003Cbr>Truck Drivers | 4,300 | $20 .18 | Yes |\n| Nursing Assistants | 2,720 | $12 .91 | Yes |\n| Bookkeeping,\u003Cbr>Accounting &\u003Cbr>Audit Clerks | 2,590 | $17 .73 | No |\n\n\n| Bachelor’s Degree or Higher |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Occupation | Average\u003Cbr>Annual Job\u003Cbr>Openings | Median\u003Cbr>Hourly\u003Cbr>Wage | State\u003Cbr>Licensing\u003Cbr>Required |\n| General & Operations Managers | 3,660 | $42 .13 | No |\n| Registered Nurses | 2,930 | $31 .75 | Yes |\n| Accountants & Auditors | 1,920 | $29 .30 | Yes |\n\nPotential Career Advancement  \n1) Retail Salesperson to Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers  \n\n|  | Entry Level Job (hourly wage) | Entry Level\u003Cbr>Requirements | Career Advancement\u003Cbr>(hourly wage) | Career Advancement Requirements |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | Retail Salesperson\u003Cbr>($11 .74) | On-the-job training\u003Cbr>English language proficiency | Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers ($18 .44) | High School diploma or GED required |\n\nRetail Salesperson Job Description:  \n●  Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers  \nEntry Level Requirements:  \n● Short-term on-the-job training  \n● English language proficiency  \nBACK TO TOP  \nSupervisor of Retail Sales Workers Job Description:  \n●  Supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in a department  \nCareer Advancement Requirements:  \n● High School diploma or GED typically required  \n2) Nursing Assistant to Licensed Practical Nurse  \n\n|  | Entry Level Job (hourly wage) | Entry Level\u003Cbr>Requirements | Career Advancement\u003Cbr>(hourly wage) | Career Advancement Requirements |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 2 | Nursing Assistant\u003Cbr>($12 .91) | Complete stateapproved nurse aide training program\u003Cbr>Pass the NNAAP exam Apply for certification | Licensed Practical Nurse ($21 . 22) | Complete stateapproved nursing program\u003Cbr>Pass the NCLEX-PN\u003Cbr>exam\u003Cbr>Apply for license |\n\nNursing Assistant Job Description:  \n●  Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff  \nEntry Level Requirements:  \n●  Complete a state-approved nursing training program, free training classes found  here  \n●  Pass the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program ( NNAAP) exam ($98)  \n● Apply for certification in South Carolina, renewal every 2 years  \nLicensed Practical Nurse Job Description:  \n●  Provide more extensive patient care with fewer administrative tasks relative to medical assistant  \nCareer Advancement Requirements:  \n●  Complete a state-approved Practical Nursing program  \n●  Pass the National Council Licensure Exam-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) exam ($200)  \n● Apply for license in South Carolina ($80, 2 year renewal)  \n3) Accountant & Auditor to Financial Manager  \n\n|  | Entry Level Job (hourly wage) | Entry Level\u003Cbr>Requirements | Career Advancement\u003Cbr>(hourly wage) | Career Advancement Requirements |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 3 | Accountant & Auditor\u003Cbr>($29 .30) | Bachelor’s degree with Accounting concentration\u003Cbr>1 year experience in Accounting\u003Cbr>Pass the CPA exam\u003Cbr>P","cbCain6tECUrguDd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCain6tECUrguDd","pdf",226779,7,"English","# Job-shortage projections (2018–2028)\n## High school diploma or less\n## More than high school, less than bachelor’s degree\n## Bachelor’s degree or higher\n# Potential career advancement pathways\n## Retail Salesperson → Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers\n## Nursing Assistant → Licensed Practical Nurse\n## Accountant & Auditor → Financial Manager\n# Immigration in South Carolina\n## Workforce and business ownership\n## Naturalization and documentation status\n## Top origin countries and educational attainment","[{\"question\":\"What key facts does the document provide about immigrants in South Carolina?\",\"answer\":\"It reports immigrants’ shares of the population and labor force, leading industries of employment, immigrant business ownership, nativity/documentation status, top foreign-born origins, and educational attainment among foreign-born adults.\"}]","South Carolina - 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