Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC
Careers in Charleston, SC: pay and employment for 386 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 16700), which includes Charleston, North Charleston and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Charleston city limits.
Quick answer
In the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metropolitan area (CBSA 16700), BLS OEWS counted 394,170 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $49,150 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Architectural and Engineering Managers ($174,040), IT Manager ($167,000), Financial Manager ($147,170). The largest occupations are Sales Associate (11,930), Fast Food and Counter Workers (10,850), Registered Nurse (9,760).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metropolitan area at 101.0 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 1% above the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Charleston, SC.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$174,040 median · 730 employed
- IT Manager$167,000 median · 940 employed
- Financial Manager$147,170 median · 1,420 employed
- Pharmacist$145,950 median · 920 employed
- Sales Manager$139,830 median · 1,660 employed
- Marketing Manager$138,790 median · 800 employed
- Managers, All Other$136,370 median · 510 employed
- Software Engineer$132,150 median · 2,050 employed
- Computer Occupations, All Other$131,600 median · 1,590 employed
- Physician Assistant$128,920 median · 620 employed
Largest occupations
- Sales Associate11,930 employed · $34,090 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers10,850 employed · $28,500 median
- Registered Nurse9,760 employed · $92,800 median
- Server9,580 employed · $19,340 median
- Material Handler8,100 employed · $38,090 median
- Cashier7,960 employed · $30,130 median
- Customer Service Representative7,940 employed · $44,000 median
- Office Clerks, General6,890 employed · $39,250 median
- Line Cook6,040 employed · $36,710 median
- Truck Driver6,020 employed · $55,150 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$100,610 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,990 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,470 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,300 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Food Service Manager$75,700 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Chef$74,210 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$73,450 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Office Manager$65,910 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,120 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- LPN$64,100 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
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Detailed pay for popular careers in Charleston, SC
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All 386 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $34,090U.S. $35,410 | $35,750 | 11,930 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $28,500U.S. $31,200 | $29,650 | 10,850 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $92,800U.S. $97,550 | $91,710 | 9,760 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $19,340U.S. $35,230 | $28,460 | 9,580 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $38,090U.S. $40,240 | $40,950 | 8,100 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $30,130U.S. $32,880 | $30,550 | 7,960 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $44,000U.S. $44,770 | $45,570 | 7,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $39,250U.S. $45,010 | $41,200 | 6,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $36,710U.S. $37,390 | $37,260 | 6,040 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $55,150U.S. $58,640 | $57,950 | 6,020 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $109,260U.S. $105,770 | $132,170 | 6,000 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $36,620U.S. $37,330 | $38,020 | 5,540 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $48,180U.S. $44,650 | $50,280 | 5,370 | n/a | n/a |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $35,240U.S. $36,840 | $34,490 | 5,210 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $61,020U.S. $63,970 | $65,160 | 4,670 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $65,910U.S. $69,500 | $73,110 | 4,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $48,540U.S. $49,590 | $52,800 | 4,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $47,750U.S. $47,540 | $47,380 | 4,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $34,100U.S. $35,800 | $33,210 | 4,340 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $62,600U.S. $69,990 | $74,290 | 4,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $43,620U.S. $44,080 | $45,590 | 3,960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $43,630U.S. $47,120 | $46,260 | 3,710 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $79,110U.S. $83,050 | $91,610 | 3,680 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $94,730U.S. $102,320 | $100,390 | 3,510 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $50,400U.S. $50,670 | $53,290 | 3,350 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $64,120U.S. $72,080 | $81,900 | 3,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $19,630U.S. $34,340 | $27,940 | 3,110 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $44,640U.S. $45,930 | $44,650 | 3,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $37,720U.S. $39,150 | $39,480 | 3,020 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $49,690U.S. $48,520 | $54,890 | 3,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $38,810U.S. $42,260 | $40,350 | 2,800 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $36,220U.S. $35,320 | $35,170 | 2,650 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $79,350U.S. $83,680 | $91,850 | 2,600 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $104,650U.S. $101,860 | $116,650 | 2,560 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $33,990U.S. $35,510 | $32,880 | 2,560 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $77,470U.S. $79,920 | $80,250 | 2,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $49,120U.S. $50,620 | $54,140 | 2,510 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $65,280U.S. $72,040 | $70,340 | 2,430 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $46,890U.S. $46,420 | $50,380 | 2,420 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $28,040U.S. $36,780 | $32,850 | 2,370 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $45,600U.S. $45,690 | $43,950 | 2,320 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $60,570U.S. $76,210 | $63,120 | 2,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $121,990U.S. $123,860 | $138,190 | 2,220 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $45,290U.S. $45,260 | $47,950 | 2,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $70,580U.S. $75,940 | $78,390 | 2,190 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $36,620U.S. $38,020 | $39,510 | 2,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $65,650U.S. $78,760 | $78,940 | 2,160 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $37,220U.S. $38,010 | $37,480 | 2,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $132,150U.S. $135,980 | $138,730 | 2,050 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $38,300U.S. $44,860 | $41,350 | 2,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $29,140U.S. $31,200 | $29,690 | 1,860 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $31,870U.S. $34,980 | $33,350 | 1,860 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $29,730U.S. $32,150 | $30,790 | 1,820 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $77,300U.S. $79,860 | $79,110 | 1,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $52,590U.S. $61,860 | $64,410 | 1,720 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $31,800U.S. $34,810 | $31,870 | 1,670 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $139,830U.S. $148,270 | $150,120 | 1,660 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $103,300U.S. $105,850 | $108,680 | 1,620 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $131,600U.S. $116,580 | $129,880 | 1,590 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $127,280U.S. $159,670 | $149,310 | 1,590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $79,990U.S. $74,450 | $80,560 | 1,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $57,030U.S. $62,890 | $58,570 | 1,490 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $64,100U.S. $64,400 | $63,950 | 1,480 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $59,010U.S. $63,190 | $59,360 | 1,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $46,830U.S. $59,280 | $47,480 | 1,470 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $50,640U.S. $59,850 | $54,890 | 1,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $147,170U.S. $166,570 | $172,860 | 1,420 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $45,690U.S. $45,750 | $45,780 | 1,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $82,780U.S. $82,320 | $90,100 | 1,410 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $63,440U.S. $62,890 | $66,130 | 1,380 | n/a | n/a |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $163,900U.S. $265,930 | $246,080 | 1,370 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,110U.S. $52,830 | $81,840 | 1,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $60,950U.S. $64,520 | $62,350 | 1,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,890U.S. $62,280 | $93,360 | 1,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $98,740U.S. $100,840 | $111,080 | 1,310 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $82,240U.S. $77,710 | $89,310 | 1,300 | n/a | n/a |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $26,410U.S. $33,980 | $26,940 | 1,290 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $38,910U.S. $41,300 | $41,850 | 1,290 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $58,410U.S. $61,010 | $58,470 | 1,270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $50,380U.S. $60,580 | $54,750 | 1,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $63,450U.S. $69,990 | $84,030 | 1,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $70,680U.S. $69,280 | $75,710 | 1,180 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $42,640U.S. $41,670 | $49,420 | 1,180 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $33,860U.S. $35,070 | $32,120 | 1,120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $86,260U.S. $80,730 | $89,570 | 1,110 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $32,380U.S. $30,890 | $31,410 | 1,090 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $107,610U.S. $114,990 | $123,720 | 1,080 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $62,140U.S. $64,330 | $67,070 | 1,080 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $44,840U.S. $50,290 | $47,490 | 1,060 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $36,550U.S. $36,560 | $37,440 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $50,470U.S. $48,570 | $54,920 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $110,830U.S. $102,440 | $115,310 | 1,050 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $127,780U.S. $132,300 | $126,750 | 1,050 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $49,040U.S. $48,070 | $51,000 | 1,050 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $58,120U.S. $78,660 | $83,140 | 1,050 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $35,310U.S. $35,830 | $34,350 | 1,050 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $124,060U.S. $126,060 | $137,300 | 980 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $75,700U.S. $69,390 | $79,580 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $78,910U.S. $77,440 | $86,190 | 960 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $58,690U.S. $59,650 | $62,410 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $57,360U.S. $63,800 | $58,210 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $46,460U.S. $47,920 | $46,430 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $167,000U.S. $175,140 | $181,020 | 940 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $110,820U.S. $104,110 | $113,940 | 940 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $36,990U.S. $37,450 | $36,920 | 940 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $29,200U.S. $36,280 | $33,330 | 930 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $145,950U.S. $140,910 | $141,470 | 920 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $53,260U.S. $59,350 | $56,940 | 890 | n/a | n/a |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $33,970U.S. $35,360 | $31,950 | 890 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $47,280U.S. $47,160 | $47,740 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $35,710U.S. $38,140 | $36,210 | 870 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $58,050U.S. $62,930 | $59,100 | 830 | n/a | n/a |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $56,060U.S. $53,750 | $56,590 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,530U.S. $64,370 | $67,020 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $138,790U.S. $166,790 | $167,820 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $34,860U.S. $35,790 | $45,840 | 800 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $44,630U.S. $44,470 | $45,250 | 780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $74,210U.S. $62,470 | $71,800 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $52,310U.S. $59,550 | $58,470 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $174,040U.S. $171,270 | $180,210 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $97,480U.S. $99,130 | $101,720 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $35,000U.S. $35,360 | $35,600 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,790U.S. $104,920 | $135,070 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $57,560U.S. $52,260 | $59,800 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $59,880U.S. $60,550 | $61,500 | 730 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $104,370U.S. $105,870 | $110,860 | 700 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,580U.S. $76,690 | $86,880 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $81,990U.S. $76,220 | $89,930 | 690 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $43,240U.S. $45,930 | $45,610 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $101,550U.S. $102,760 | $100,570 | 690 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $45,430U.S. $43,030 | $44,280 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $47,320U.S. $47,320 | $63,390 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $93,960U.S. $102,740 | $108,730 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $63,080U.S. $54,890 | $64,720 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $120,230 | not published | 650 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $43,680U.S. $46,800 | $47,790 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $72,730U.S. $80,110 | $76,090 | 640 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $47,340U.S. $49,100 | $50,830 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $36,700U.S. $38,630 | $40,650 | 640 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $128,920U.S. $135,880 | $123,350 | 620 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $39,070U.S. $37,160 | $38,690 | 620 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $33,790U.S. $34,890 | $34,350 | 620 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $100,610U.S. $107,230 | $116,420 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $46,460U.S. $48,500 | $47,740 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $62,280U.S. $48,250 | $58,580 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $110,030U.S. $120,630 | $114,440 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,650U.S. $38,770 | $37,010 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $61,680U.S. $99,080 | $86,830 | 570 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,780U.S. $74,750 | $85,230 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $41,980U.S. $47,380 | $45,410 | 560 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $73,130U.S. $78,740 | $81,100 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $94,570U.S. $98,100 | $91,920 | 540 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $73,450U.S. $87,520 | $83,890 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $44,870U.S. $47,030 | $46,250 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $61,000U.S. $61,770 | $61,410 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,470U.S. $76,590 | $69,300 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $86,370U.S. $78,190 | $92,210 | 520 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,410U.S. $64,820 | $80,250 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $136,370U.S. $141,900 | $139,810 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $39,820U.S. $45,230 | $42,050 | 510 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $43,530U.S. $45,250 | $44,800 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $36,510U.S. $37,290 | $40,320 | 510 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $61,900U.S. $68,270 | $63,630 | 500 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $48,200U.S. $50,340 | $52,580 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,850U.S. $43,220 | $46,120 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,930U.S. $134,050 | $139,530 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,230U.S. $65,120 | $67,340 | 480 | n/a | n/a |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,080U.S. $65,510 | $64,550 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,280U.S. $58,750 | $59,370 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,950U.S. $51,140 | $57,720 | 460 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,140U.S. $74,690 | $62,250 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,800U.S. $104,590 | $121,400 | 450 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,310U.S. $129,180 | $121,620 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $135,410U.S. $130,220 | $130,200 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,300U.S. $58,940 | $55,800 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,170U.S. $33,580 | $30,970 | 450 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,790U.S. $60,020 | $55,110 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,080U.S. $149,280 | $135,760 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,250U.S. $122,930 | $125,260 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,160U.S. $66,120 | $74,110 | 410 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,090U.S. $170,950 | $150,600 | 410 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,510U.S. $49,400 | $47,780 | 410 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,860U.S. $140,300 | $122,200 | 400 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,680U.S. $67,880 | $63,710 | 400 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,140U.S. $58,450 | $62,730 | 400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,430U.S. $38,120 | $50,130 | 400 | n/a | n/a |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,520U.S. $55,570 | $54,170 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,730U.S. $63,890 | $61,740 | 400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,970U.S. $40,140 | $42,580 | 400 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,880U.S. $46,330 | $40,780 | 400 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,410U.S. $82,280 | $81,270 | 390 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,630U.S. $42,670 | $43,000 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,580U.S. $39,390 | $41,360 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,920U.S. $64,650 | $61,700 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,690U.S. $79,870 | $78,560 | 380 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,110U.S. $36,670 | $38,800 | 380 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,330U.S. $78,000 | $85,460 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,990U.S. $64,950 | $63,350 | 370 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,790U.S. $97,870 | $93,320 | 370 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,060U.S. $50,020 | $45,860 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,990U.S. $61,160 | $61,110 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,190U.S. $60,600 | $59,730 | 350 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,660U.S. $38,150 | $38,280 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,090U.S. $58,430 | $61,640 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,020U.S. $44,390 | $50,030 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,220U.S. $88,940 | $103,100 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,030U.S. $134,960 | $145,750 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,910U.S. $43,350 | $46,180 | 340 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,800U.S. $106,040 | $88,370 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,270U.S. $48,590 | $50,360 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,130U.S. $39,630 | $39,430 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,050U.S. $60,390 | $68,710 | 330 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,130U.S. $130,100 | $124,830 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,280U.S. $93,530 | $72,850 | 330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,620U.S. $48,560 | $58,850 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,990U.S. $90,150 | $97,890 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,450U.S. $62,960 | $64,310 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,530U.S. $100,330 | $97,710 | 320 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,880U.S. $68,080 | $74,890 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,110U.S. $77,640 | $80,400 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,300U.S. $106,660 | $118,840 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $22,230U.S. $35,840 | $25,760 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Real Estate BrokerSOC 41-9021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $73,220 | not published | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,560U.S. $57,020 | $56,980 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,570U.S. $95,320 | $76,020 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $197,220U.S. $213,990 | $226,000 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,130U.S. $80,390 | $88,030 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,170U.S. $49,230 | $51,670 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,670U.S. $49,230 | $55,500 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,410U.S. $58,040 | $56,660 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,270U.S. $68,380 | $66,220 | 280 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,410U.S. $32,910 | $31,150 | 280 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,930U.S. $58,260 | $58,550 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,000U.S. $45,850 | $49,950 | 280 | n/a | n/a |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,840U.S. $50,140 | $44,240 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,430U.S. $161,740 | $129,420 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,300U.S. $45,330 | $50,950 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,650U.S. $61,800 | $59,370 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,630U.S. $72,550 | $76,230 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,460U.S. $66,150 | $72,430 | 260 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,400U.S. $67,190 | $73,430 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $38,290 | not published | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,220U.S. $37,710 | $38,510 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,890U.S. $49,690 | $44,060 | 260 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,640U.S. $48,700 | $52,210 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,860U.S. $39,200 | $36,980 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,000U.S. $92,460 | $87,020 | 250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,520U.S. $81,100 | $97,810 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,250U.S. $104,300 | $109,750 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,880U.S. $99,280 | $103,020 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,870U.S. $75,350 | $80,640 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,800U.S. $78,620 | $75,620 | 240 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,790U.S. $45,570 | $44,560 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,240U.S. $53,040 | $50,530 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,430U.S. $58,470 | $59,180 | 240 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,620U.S. $57,550 | $51,160 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,350U.S. $40,110 | $44,580 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $255,650U.S. $244,180 | $256,810 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,050U.S. $36,910 | $36,750 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $138,340U.S. $148,080 | $144,610 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,680U.S. $75,440 | $76,410 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,630U.S. $49,500 | $51,270 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,630U.S. $47,180 | $48,520 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,350U.S. $54,920 | $60,500 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,330U.S. $74,510 | $73,330 | 210 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,250U.S. $78,760 | $76,690 | 210 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,110U.S. $74,310 | $66,620 | 210 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,080U.S. $96,590 | $91,810 | 210 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,560U.S. $41,340 | $42,030 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,020U.S. $62,640 | $54,910 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,530U.S. $35,150 | $32,660 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,080U.S. $112,860 | $124,490 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,880U.S. $54,240 | $52,720 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $162,230U.S. $103,410 | $160,640 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,110U.S. $80,250 | $92,080 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,280U.S. $90,360 | $78,190 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,110U.S. $62,280 | $61,740 | 190 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,300U.S. $84,620 | $88,350 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,410U.S. $93,790 | $99,800 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,180U.S. $104,620 | $101,790 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,700U.S. $74,260 | $66,650 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,090U.S. $42,240 | $36,880 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,200U.S. $54,210 | $45,580 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,120U.S. $49,120 | $44,810 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,010U.S. $42,360 | $43,220 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,950U.S. $50,260 | $49,600 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,960U.S. $60,070 | $61,040 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsSOC 51-2051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,270U.S. $46,880 | $53,580 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,930U.S. $46,550 | $54,210 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,620U.S. $48,990 | $51,300 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,640U.S. $139,500 | $139,450 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,330U.S. $79,870 | $101,580 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,730U.S. $72,110 | $63,120 | 170 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,580U.S. $79,940 | $82,930 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,480U.S. $107,310 | $94,320 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,270U.S. $95,480 | $83,460 | 170 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,990U.S. $48,430 | $53,120 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,850U.S. $35,760 | $35,990 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,830U.S. $43,600 | $45,410 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| PipelayersSOC 47-2151 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,250U.S. $49,000 | $48,720 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -3.1% |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherSOC 51-6099 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,720U.S. $37,280 | $46,730 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.4% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,770U.S. $100,390 | $115,960 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,210U.S. $46,850 | $46,100 | 160 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,110U.S. $66,770 | $58,960 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,640U.S. $50,160 | $44,980 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,840U.S. $50,610 | $47,590 | 160 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,440U.S. $61,660 | $48,240 | 160 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,760U.S. $44,350 | $51,380 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,320U.S. $64,050 | $70,530 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,380U.S. $46,680 | $49,720 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,100U.S. $51,520 | $63,700 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,420U.S. $67,960 | $66,440 | 150 | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,520U.S. $78,350 | $87,760 | 150 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,610U.S. $90,390 | $93,210 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,670U.S. $45,130 | $44,530 | 150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,530U.S. $68,020 | $49,720 | 150 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,890U.S. $47,700 | $47,010 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,980U.S. $38,950 | $40,410 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,790U.S. $74,330 | $61,230 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,180U.S. $54,430 | $47,930 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,900U.S. $102,040 | $79,910 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,670U.S. $59,300 | $62,950 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,970U.S. $69,250 | $81,740 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,970U.S. $78,210 | $76,950 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 140 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,900U.S. $47,260 | $52,520 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,990U.S. $38,100 | $68,970 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,350U.S. $50,580 | $53,300 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $45,670 | not published | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,190U.S. $60,850 | $73,180 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,970U.S. $47,720 | $52,680 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,800U.S. $39,070 | $42,140 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,000U.S. $146,910 | $119,440 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,660U.S. $167,220 | $136,470 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| ZoologistSOC 19-1023 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,260U.S. $76,780 | $63,700 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,310U.S. $55,090 | $50,450 | 130 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,340U.S. $71,900 | $93,640 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,430U.S. $63,820 | $66,800 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,020U.S. $62,200 | $54,120 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,000U.S. $76,910 | $67,880 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,550U.S. $76,400 | $75,130 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,860U.S. $45,920 | $39,820 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,670U.S. $62,130 | $63,900 | 130 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,410U.S. $46,380 | $56,870 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,510U.S. $39,280 | $39,690 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalSOC 47-2132 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,540U.S. $58,340 | $58,710 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.1% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,130U.S. $74,090 | $82,000 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,540U.S. $45,780 | $42,080 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,470U.S. $79,520 | $92,490 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,670U.S. $107,110 | $91,020 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,840U.S. $89,320 | $80,280 | 120 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,440U.S. $109,270 | $120,610 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,610U.S. $114,850 | $110,950 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,120U.S. $35,100 | $33,730 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,170U.S. $48,280 | $59,890 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,220U.S. $49,880 | $47,410 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,840U.S. $47,880 | $52,500 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,350U.S. $51,330 | $55,610 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,520U.S. $98,920 | $102,860 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,050U.S. $83,820 | $76,660 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,900U.S. $37,360 | $36,310 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,370U.S. $77,920 | $73,290 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,750U.S. $79,200 | $82,060 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,770U.S. $72,300 | $73,710 | 110 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $24,950U.S. $37,080 | $24,410 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,130U.S. $53,340 | $45,960 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,040U.S. $55,440 | $57,200 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,040U.S. $51,610 | $47,250 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,050U.S. $95,420 | $80,560 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,440U.S. $91,640 | $86,470 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,570U.S. $81,370 | $88,160 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,670U.S. $71,550 | $84,810 | 100 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,070U.S. $91,240 | $96,740 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,190U.S. $82,220 | $88,190 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,440U.S. $61,990 | $70,930 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,740U.S. $64,070 | $78,790 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,240U.S. $96,980 | $95,860 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,600U.S. $80,340 | $82,940 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1193 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,240U.S. $77,270 | $80,220 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,400U.S. $66,140 | $69,410 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,130U.S. $50,890 | $59,610 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,890U.S. $44,660 | $55,560 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,690U.S. $62,520 | $63,530 | 100 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationSOC 37-3012 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,490U.S. $46,340 | $41,310 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,890U.S. $38,630 | $38,260 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,780U.S. $62,780 | $56,780 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Charleston, SC
- BLS source geography
- Charleston-North Charleston, SC
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 16700
- States
- South Carolina
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Charleston, SC?
In the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metropolitan area (CBSA 16700), BLS OEWS counted 394,170 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $49,150 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Architectural and Engineering Managers ($174,040), IT Manager ($167,000), Financial Manager ($147,170).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 16700), which includes Charleston, North Charleston and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Charleston city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 16700). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “careers in charleston sc”, “high paying jobs charleston sc”, “highest paying jobs in charleston sc” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).