SOC 27-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coaches and Scouts — Charleston
Charleston-North Charleston, SC · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Charleston, SC is $47,320 per year, close to the national median of $47,320 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Charleston, SC is $47,320 per year, close to the national median of $47,320 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $18,400 at the tenth percentile to more than $130,580 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $23,320 to $75,600.
The area has 670 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.7 of every thousand jobs. Greenville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $58,360. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 355th of 513 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,400 | −61.1% |
| 25th | $23,320 | −50.7% |
| Median (50th) | $47,320 | +0.0% |
| 75th | $75,600 | +59.8% |
| 90th | $130,580 | +176.0% |
| Mean | $63,390 | +34.0% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | $58,360 | 670 | |
| 2 | Myrtle Beach | $50,320 | 270 | |
| 3 | Columbia | $47,050 | 350 | |
| 4 | Spartanburg | $44,230 | 160 | |
| 5 | Hilton Head Island | $38,260 | 90 | |
| 6 | Sumter | $34,510 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Charleston run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $47,320 goes as far as $50,502 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,502US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,320 a year, 0.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $18,400 to $130,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 670 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greenville, at $58,360.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coaches and Scouts in Charleston, SC?
The median annual wage is $47,320, 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 $47,320, so pay in Charleston, SC is 0.0% 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 $130,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $18,400 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 $58,360 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 670 jobs in this occupation in Charleston, SC. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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