SOC 37-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers — Charleston
Charleston-North Charleston, SC · 6 metro areas compared
At $62,090, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Charleston, SC tracks the national median of $58,430 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,090, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Charleston, SC tracks the national median of $58,430 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,750 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,170 to $75,720.
Employment stands at 350, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Greenville records the highest median at $63,530. Of the 513 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 228th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,750 | −30.3% |
| 25th | $47,170 | −19.3% |
| Median (50th) | $62,090 | +6.3% |
| 75th | $75,720 | +29.6% |
| 90th | $80,750 | +38.2% |
| Mean | $61,640 | +5.5% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | $63,530 | 400 | |
| 2 | Hilton Head Island | $60,860 | 260 | |
| 3 | Spartanburg | $60,740 | 100 | |
| 4 | Columbia | $60,100 | 340 | |
| 5 | Florence | $56,960 | 50 | |
| 6 | Myrtle Beach | $50,150 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Charleston run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $62,090 goes as far as $66,265 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,265US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,090 a year, 6.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,750 to $80,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 350 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greenville, at $63,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Charleston, SC?
The median annual wage is $62,090, or $29.85 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 $58,430, so pay in Charleston, SC is 6.3% 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 $80,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,750 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 $63,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 350 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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