SOC 17-2111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors — Charleston
Charleston-North Charleston, SC · 3 metro areas compared
At $123,090, median pay for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors in Charleston, SC tracks the national median of $115,160 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $123,090, median pay for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors in Charleston, SC tracks the national median of $115,160 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $58,230 and $140,990. The lowest tenth earn under $54,480, while the highest tenth earn more than $163,160.
Greenville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $124,550. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 43rd of 513 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,480 | −52.7% |
| 25th | $58,230 | −49.4% |
| Median (50th) | $123,090 | +6.9% |
| 75th | $140,990 | +22.4% |
| 90th | $163,160 | +41.7% |
| Mean | $112,160 | −2.6% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | $124,550 | 50 | |
| 2 | Columbia | $72,780 | 30 | |
| 3 | Spartanburg | $37,170 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Charleston run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $123,090 goes as far as $131,366 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$123,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$131,366US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $123,090 a year, 6.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,480 to $163,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greenville, at $124,550.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors in Charleston, SC?
The median annual wage is $123,090, or $59.18 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 $115,160, so pay in Charleston, SC is 6.9% 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 $163,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,480 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 $124,550 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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