Architectural and Engineering Managers, Charleston
$174,040
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Charleston-North Charleston, SC. Middle half of wages roughly $150,560 to $216,430.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +1.6%
- US median
- $171,270
- Metro RPP
- 101
- Middle half
- $150,560 to $216,430
- OEWS employment
- 730
- SOC
- 11-9041
Architectural and Engineering Managers in Charleston pay a median $174,040 (May 2025), 1.6% above the US median of $171,270. At local prices (RPP 101), that median buys about what $172,317 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$174,040 in Charleston buys about what $172,317 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 101, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 119.8 vs all-items 101 (US = 100, 2024).
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Architectural and Engineering Managers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $174,040 | $150,560 to $216,430 | 101 |
| Tampa | $169,310 | $137,270 to $205,740 | 100.9 |
| San Francisco | $221,580 | $184,720 to $287,680 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $160,810 | $137,170 to $174,990 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Charleston?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Charleston-North Charleston, SC is $174,040.
- How does Charleston pay compare to the US median for Architectural and Engineering Managers?
- Local median pay is 1.6% above the national OEWS median of $171,270.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Charleston is 101 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $174,040 has about the same purchasing power as $172,317 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.