Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics, Charleston
$49,120
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Charleston-North Charleston, SC. Middle half of wages roughly $38,020 to $64,540.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −3.0%
- US median
- $50,620
- Metro RPP
- 101
- Middle half
- $38,020 to $64,540
- OEWS employment
- 2,510
- SOC
- 49-3023
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Charleston pay a median $49,120 (May 2025), 3% below the US median of $50,620. At local prices (RPP 101), that median buys about what $48,634 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$49,120 in Charleston buys about what $48,634 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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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $49,120 | $38,020 to $64,540 | 101 |
| Tampa | $47,880 | $36,290 to $63,210 | 100.9 |
| San Francisco | $76,030 | $54,950 to $91,340 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $47,410 | $36,640 to $71,050 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Charleston?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Charleston-North Charleston, SC is $49,120.
- How does Charleston pay compare to the US median for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics?
- Local median pay is 3% below the national OEWS median of $50,620.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Charleston is 101 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $49,120 has about the same purchasing power as $48,634 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.