Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Charleston
513 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Charleston belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $19,340 per year. The highest is $308,880.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $19,340 | 9,580 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $19,630 | 3,110 | |
| 3 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $22,230 | 300 | |
| 4 | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $24,950 | 110 | |
| 5 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,410 | 1,290 | |
| 6 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $28,040 | 2,370 | |
| 7 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,500 | 10,850 | |
| 8 | Passenger Attendants | $28,710 | — | |
| 9 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,140 | 1,860 | |
| 10 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $29,200 | 930 |
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Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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