Salaries in Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area
Typical pay for 515 jobs in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. The median for all workers is $49,150 a year ($23.63 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$49,150
Median hourly
$23.63
Workers
394,170
vs U.S. median
-4%
Highest paying jobs in Charleston-North Charleston, SC
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $308,880 | n/a |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $303,680 | 80 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $255,650 | 230 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $228,740 | n/a |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 | n/a |
| Chief Executive | $197,220 | 290 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $174,040 | 730 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $170,000 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $167,000 | 940 |
| Physicians, All Other | $163,900 | 1,370 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $162,230 | 200 |
| Financial Examiner | $158,960 | 80 |
| Optometrist | $154,660 | 70 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $150,810 | 50 |
| Financial Manager | $147,170 | 1,420 |
Most common jobs in Charleston-North Charleston, SC
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salesperson | 11,930 | $34,090 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 10,850 | $28,500 |
| Registered Nurse | 9,760 | $92,800 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 9,580 | $19,340 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,100 | $38,090 |
| Cashier | 7,960 | $30,130 |
| Customer Service Representative | 7,940 | $44,000 |
| Office Clerks, General | 6,890 | $39,250 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 6,040 | $36,710 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 6,020 | $55,150 |
| General and Operations Managers | 6,000 | $109,260 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,540 | $36,620 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 5,370 | $48,180 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 5,210 | $35,240 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 4,670 | $61,020 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in South Carolina.
All 515 jobs by category
Management Occupations (32)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (29)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (16)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (27)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (21)Community and Social Service Occupations (14)Legal Occupations (5)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (42)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (20)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (42)Healthcare Support Occupations (14)Protective Service Occupations (18)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (15)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (8)Personal Care and Service Occupations (18)Sales and Related Occupations (17)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (42)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (1)Construction and Extraction Occupations (26)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (31)Production Occupations (51)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (26)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $126,860 | $60.99 | 400 |
| Computer Network Architect | $137,930 | $66.31 | 480 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $81,990 | $39.42 | 690 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $131,600 | $63.27 | 1,590 |
| Computer Programmer | $107,770 | $51.81 | 160 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,300 | $49.66 | 1,620 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $52,590 | $25.28 | 1,720 |
| Database Administrator | $98,180 | $47.20 | 180 |
| Database Architect | $129,640 | $62.33 | 170 |
| Information Security Analyst | $110,310 | $53.03 | 450 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $97,480 | $46.86 | 730 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $104,220 | $50.11 | 340 |
| Software Developer | $132,150 | $63.54 | 2,050 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $99,250 | $47.71 | 240 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $96,190 | $46.25 | 90 |
| Web Developer | $82,740 | $39.78 | 70 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $52,310 | $25.15 | 740 |
| Clergy | $59,570 | $28.64 | 60 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $52,890 | $25.43 | 30 |
| Community Health Worker | $50,980 | $24.51 | 80 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $62,140 | $29.88 | 1,080 |
| Health Education Specialist | $77,740 | $37.38 | 100 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $60,680 | $29.17 | 400 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $57,670 | $27.73 | n/a |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $42,060 | $20.22 | 50 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $56,230 | $27.03 | 50 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $38,210 | $18.37 | 160 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $43,240 | $20.79 | 690 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $99,340 | $47.76 | 130 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $53,260 | $25.60 | 890 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $98,120 | $47.17 | 80 |
| Lawyer | $127,280 | $61.19 | 1,590 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $43,730 | $21.03 | 170 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $57,030 | $27.42 | 1,490 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $52,990 | $25.48 | 50 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actor | — | $31.90 | 30 |
| Art Director | $87,610 | $42.12 | 120 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $52,250 | $25.12 | 90 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $38,000 | $18.27 | 30 |
| Broadcast Technician | $57,190 | $27.49 | 30 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $47,320 | — | 670 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $58,690 | $28.22 | 80 |
| Editor | $63,370 | $30.47 | 110 |
| Floral Designer | $37,900 | $18.22 | 110 |
| Graphic Designer | $61,450 | $29.54 | 320 |
| Interior Designer | $72,400 | $34.81 | 260 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $64,550 | $31.03 | n/a |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $38,580 | $18.55 | 380 |
| Musicians and Singers | — | $13.11 | 140 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $48,020 | $23.09 | 130 |
| Photographer | $56,890 | $27.35 | 100 |
| Producers and Directors | $61,280 | $29.46 | 200 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,780 | $30.66 | 570 |
| Technical Writer | $88,610 | $42.60 | 150 |
| Writers and Authors | $78,000 | $37.50 | 130 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $49,040 | $23.58 | 1,050 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $51,990 | $25.00 | 170 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $34,100 | $16.40 | 4,340 |
| Massage Therapist | $62,140 | $29.88 | 400 |
| Medical Assistant | $45,600 | $21.92 | 2,320 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $46,890 | $22.54 | 150 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $34,650 | $16.66 | 50 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,810 | $18.66 | 2,800 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $75,770 | $36.43 | 110 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $36,290 | $17.45 | 90 |
| Phlebotomist | $39,820 | $19.15 | 510 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $34,110 | $16.40 | 60 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $62,270 | $29.94 | 280 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,660 | $18.11 | 350 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailiff | $38,010 | $18.28 | 40 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $52,300 | $25.15 | 450 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $73,990 | $35.57 | 140 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $78,410 | $37.70 | 190 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $62,180 | $29.89 | 40 |
| Firefighter | $46,830 | $22.52 | 1,470 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $58,720 | $28.23 | 70 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $73,280 | $35.23 | 330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $81,800 | $39.33 | 340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $51,800 | $24.90 | 70 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,170 | $15.95 | 450 |
| Parking Enforcement Worker | $46,550 | $22.38 | 50 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $60,570 | $29.12 | 2,320 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $39,060 | $18.78 | 50 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $51,890 | $24.95 | 60 |
| School Bus Monitor | $33,120 | $15.92 | 120 |
| Security Guard | $36,620 | $17.61 | 2,190 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $61,110 | $29.38 | 160 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $19,630 | $9.44 | 3,110 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $74,210 | $35.68 | 770 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $32,380 | $15.57 | 1,090 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,990 | $17.78 | 940 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,710 | $17.65 | 6,040 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $32,020 | $15.40 | n/a |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,410 | $12.70 | 1,290 |
| Dishwasher | $31,800 | $15.29 | 1,670 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,500 | $13.70 | 10,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $43,620 | $20.97 | 3,960 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $22,230 | $10.69 | 300 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,220 | $17.41 | 2,650 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $33,970 | $16.33 | 890 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,140 | $14.01 | 1,860 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $19,340 | $9.30 | 9,580 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $47,340 | $22.76 | 640 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $62,090 | $29.85 | 350 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,240 | $16.94 | 5,210 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $37,720 | $18.13 | 3,020 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $33,990 | $16.34 | 2,560 |
| Pest Control Worker | $43,530 | $20.93 | 510 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $40,490 | $19.47 | 100 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $43,730 | $21.03 | 80 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,730 | $14.29 | 1,820 |
| Animal Caretaker | $35,000 | $16.83 | 730 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $24,950 | $11.99 | 110 |
| Childcare Worker | $31,870 | $15.32 | 1,860 |
| Concierge | $37,980 | $18.26 | 150 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $47,280 | $22.73 | 890 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $53,620 | $25.78 | 330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $46,270 | $22.24 | 340 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $34,860 | $16.76 | 800 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $49,390 | $23.75 | 60 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,850 | $16.76 | 170 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $37,980 | $18.26 | 40 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $47,320 | $22.75 | 70 |
| Recreation Worker | $36,550 | $17.57 | 1,060 |
| Residential Advisor | $34,090 | $16.39 | 180 |
| Skincare Specialist | $41,300 | $19.86 | 270 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $35,430 | $17.03 | 400 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $30,410 | $14.62 | 280 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $80,410 | $38.66 | 520 |
| Cashier | $30,130 | $14.49 | 7,960 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $38,910 | $18.71 | 1,290 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $40,160 | $19.31 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $73,450 | $35.31 | 540 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $49,690 | $23.89 | 3,010 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $78,890 | $37.93 | 1,330 |
| Parts Salesperson | $36,700 | $17.64 | 640 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $60,110 | $28.90 | 1,350 |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,090 | $16.39 | 11,930 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $52,170 | $25.08 | 120 |
| Sales Engineer | $124,870 | $60.03 | 80 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $62,600 | $30.10 | 4,290 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $64,120 | $30.83 | 3,170 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $132,790 | $63.84 | 730 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $58,120 | $27.94 | 1,050 |
| Travel Agent | $34,640 | $16.65 | 160 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $35,110 | $16.88 | 70 |