Food Service Managers, Charleston
$75,700
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Charleston-North Charleston, SC. Middle half of wages roughly $60,320 to $96,260.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +9.1%
- US median
- $69,390
- Metro RPP
- 101
- Middle half
- $60,320 to $96,260
- OEWS employment
- 960
- SOC
- 11-9051
Food Service Managers in Charleston pay a median $75,700 (May 2025), 9.1% above the US median of $69,390. At local prices (RPP 101), that median buys about what $74,950 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$75,700 in Charleston buys about what $74,950 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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Food Service Managers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $75,700 | $60,320 to $96,260 | 101 |
| Tampa | $80,180 | $60,850 to $84,930 | 100.9 |
| San Francisco | $88,290 | $76,470 to $104,490 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $68,670 | $56,690 to $88,800 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Food Service Managers in Charleston?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Food Service Managers in Charleston-North Charleston, SC is $75,700.
- How does Charleston pay compare to the US median for Food Service Managers?
- Local median pay is 9.1% above the national OEWS median of $69,390.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Charleston is 101 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $75,700 has about the same purchasing power as $74,950 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.