Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary in Charleston, SC

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

Median annual salary $49,510 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.81
10th percentile $30,640
90th percentile $67,410
Employed locally 110
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,640
    25th
    $38,380
    50th (median)
    $49,510
    75th
    $56,980
    90th
    $67,410

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary vs area income 60% Median Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $67,740
    Anchorage, AK $60,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,420
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $59,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $58,480
    Boulder, CO $57,870

    Nearby metros — Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,420
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $49,440
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $48,410
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,340
    Wisconsin $46,830
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $46,830

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,370
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58,380
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61,300
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$61,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in Charleston, SC is $23.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.03 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salaries?

    The median Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary in Charleston, SC is 6.3% above the national median of $46,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in Charleston?

    Entry-level Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $30,640 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,380.