Data Scientists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $83,210 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.00
10th percentile $59,890
90th percentile $161,210
Employed locally 460
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,890
    25th
    $70,150
    50th (median)
    $83,210
    75th
    $108,480
    90th
    $161,210

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 101% Median Data Scientists salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $131,110
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $102,200
    Wisconsin $100,020
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $97,970
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $93,820

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$124,790
    Computer Systems Analysts$100,400
    Computer Occupations, All Other$127,460
    Computer User Support Specialists$52,290
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$90,600
    Computer Network Support Specialists$77,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Charleston, SC is $40.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.51 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Charleston, SC is 26.1% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Charleston?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $59,890 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,150.