Facilities Managers Salary in Charleston, SC

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

Median annual salary $100,840 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.48
10th percentile $62,890
90th percentile $169,450
Employed locally 280
National median $104,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,890
    25th
    $80,300
    50th (median)
    $100,840
    75th
    $133,390
    90th
    $169,450

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Facilities Managers salary vs area income 123% Median Facilities Managers salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Facilities Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $159,530
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $149,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,890
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $137,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $134,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,570

    Nearby metros — Facilities Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $137,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,570
    Tuscaloosa, AL $133,880
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $125,880
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $120,210
    Wisconsin $105,170

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $101,900
    Financial Managers $132,490
    Medical and Health Services Managers $121,120
    Sales Managers $125,570
    Industrial Production Managers $126,140
    Construction Managers $104,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Facilities Managers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Facilities Managers in Charleston, SC is $48.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.45 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Facilities Managers salaries?

    The median Facilities Managers salary in Charleston, SC is 3.7% below the national median of $104,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Facilities Managers in Charleston?

    Entry-level Facilities Managers (10th percentile) earn around $62,890 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,300.