Legislators Salary in Charleston, SC

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

Median annual salary $20,730 -53.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $17,310
90th percentile $29,760
Employed locally 90
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,310
    25th
    $19,230
    50th (median)
    $20,730
    75th
    $25,440
    90th
    $29,760

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 25% Median Legislators salary is 75% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Wisconsin $58,850
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,700
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $50,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,300
    Tuscaloosa, AL $28,980

    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 Legislators make per hour in Charleston?

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

    Is Charleston above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Charleston, SC is 53.7% below the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Charleston?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $17,310 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,230.