Employment and Payroll of State and Local Governments in South Carolina (As of March of Each Year): 2004, 2005
| Level of Government | 2004 | 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| State and Local | ||
| FTE Employees | 243,004 | 244,281 |
| FTE Employment per 10,000 Population | 578.85 | 574.09 |
| Total March Payroll | $697,076,912 | $718,013,914 |
| State Government | ||
| Total Employees (Full-time + Part-time) | 88,381 | 90,332 |
| FTE Employees | 75,603 | 76,498 |
| Total March Payroll | $226,910,112 | $235,125,459 |
| Local Government | ||
| FTE Employees | 167,401 | 167,783 |
| FTE Employment per 10,000 Population | 398.76 | 394.31 |
| Total March Payroll | $470,166,800 | $482,888,455 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Federal, State, and Local Governments, Public Employment and Payroll.