Project Management Specialists Salary in Charleston, SC

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

Median annual salary $94,280 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.33
10th percentile $57,770
90th percentile $161,270
Employed locally 2,850
National median $100,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,770
    25th
    $73,150
    50th (median)
    $94,280
    75th
    $126,540
    90th
    $161,270

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Project Management Specialists salary vs area income 115% Median Project Management Specialists salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Project Management Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Boulder, CO $125,960
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $123,670
    Huntsville, AL $122,430

    Nearby metros — Project Management Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,530
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $104,370
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,790
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $100,950
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $99,370
    Tuscaloosa, AL $97,430

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,190
    Accountants and Auditors $78,230
    Human Resources Specialists $68,070
    Management Analysts $97,090
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,260
    Logisticians $80,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Project Management Specialists make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Project Management Specialists in Charleston, SC is $45.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.15 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Project Management Specialists salaries?

    The median Project Management Specialists salary in Charleston, SC is 6.4% below the national median of $100,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Project Management Specialists in Charleston?

    Entry-level Project Management Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,770 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,150.