Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Charleston, SC

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

Median annual salary $134,430 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $64.63
10th percentile $91,040
90th percentile $176,840
Employed locally 450
National median $127,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,040
    25th
    $107,200
    50th (median)
    $134,430
    75th
    $134,430
    90th
    $176,840

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary vs area income 163% Median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary is 63% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $195,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $169,090
    District of Columbia $161,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180

    Nearby metros — Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $123,440
    Spartanburg, SC $118,760
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $113,950
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $106,410
    Wisconsin $106,110

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,880
    Industrial Engineers $105,510
    Mechanical Engineers $107,140
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $83,080
    Engineers, All Other $126,170
    Electrical Engineers $114,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electronics Engineers, Except Computer make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Charleston, SC is $64.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.38 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries?

    The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Charleston, SC is 5.4% above the national median of $127,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Charleston?

    Entry-level Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $91,040 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,200.