SOC 21-1091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Education Specialists — Charleston
Charleston-North Charleston, SC · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Charleston, SC comes to $77,740 a year, ahead of the national median of $64,070 by 21.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Charleston, SC comes to $77,740 a year, ahead of the national median of $64,070 by 21.3%. Pay ranges from under $47,040 at the tenth percentile to more than $99,630 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,920 to $98,500.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Greenville records the highest median at $67,710. Of the 513 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 144th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,040 | −26.6% |
| 25th | $58,920 | −8.0% |
| Median (50th) | $77,740 | +21.3% |
| 75th | $98,500 | +53.7% |
| 90th | $99,630 | +55.5% |
| Mean | $78,790 | +23.0% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenville | $67,710 | 80 | |
| 2 | Columbia | $62,960 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Charleston run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $77,740 goes as far as $82,967 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 29.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,967US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,740 a year, 21.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,040 to $99,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greenville, at $67,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Education Specialists in Charleston, SC?
The median annual wage is $77,740, or $37.38 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 $64,070, so pay in Charleston, SC is 21.3% 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 $99,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,040 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 $67,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 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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