SOC 11-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Administrative Services Managers — Charleston
Charleston-North Charleston, SC · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Administrative Services Managers in Charleston, SC is $125,730 per year, 10.2% above the national median of $114,130.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Administrative Services Managers in Charleston, SC is $125,730 per year, 10.2% above the national median of $114,130. Half of workers earn between $94,020 and $158,660. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $75,940 and the ninetieth at $217,010.
Within the state, Greenville records the highest median at $130,330. Of the 513 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 38th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,940 | −33.5% |
| 25th | $94,020 | −17.6% |
| Median (50th) | $125,730 | +10.2% |
| 75th | $158,660 | +39.0% |
| 90th | $217,010 | +90.1% |
| Mean | $138,580 | +21.4% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | $130,330 | — | |
| 2 | Spartanburg | $127,770 | 190 | |
| 3 | Columbia | $126,680 | — | |
| 4 | Florence | $123,460 | 100 | |
| 5 | Myrtle Beach | $122,290 | 160 | |
| 6 | Sumter | $106,480 | 40 | |
| 7 | Hilton Head Island | $104,240 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Charleston run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $125,730 goes as far as $134,184 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$125,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$134,184US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $125,730 a year, 10.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $75,940 to $217,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greenville, at $130,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Administrative Services Managers in Charleston, SC?
The median annual wage is $125,730, or $60.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $114,130, so pay in Charleston, SC is 10.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Charleston, SC earns more than $217,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $75,940 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Greenville, at $130,330 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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