Education Administrators, All Other pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,960 or more. The middle half of other education administrators in Charleston earn between $57,200 and $102,970.
- $45K10th
- $57K25th
- $66KMedian
- $103K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,450 | $6,704 | $38.68 |
| Median | $65,850 | $5,488 | $31.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,200 | $4,767 | $27.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,970 | $8,581 | $49.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, All Other pay in Charleston vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Other education administrators in Charleston earn 13% less than the South Carolina average ($92,820) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($101,900). At the median the gap is -31% against the U.S. median of $95,200.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $80,450 | $65,850 | $45,380 | $129,960 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $92,820 | $97,240 | $46,220 | $137,800 | 360 |
| United States | $101,900 | $95,200 | $51,910 | $161,010 | 55,130 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Education Administrators, All Other salary after taxes in Charleston
On the average salary of $80,450, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $62,408 a year, or $5,201 a month and $2,400 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for other education administrators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $80,450 buys what about $79,683 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($49,150). A typical home costs $435,877, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, All Other salary in other South Carolina cities
Charleston ranks 3rd of 3 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Greenville pays the most ($99,710).
- Greenville$99,710
- Columbia$95,530
- Charleston$80,450
All Education Administrators, All Other salaries in South Carolina
Highest-paying cities for other education administrators
Visalia, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($141,380).
- Visalia, CA$141,380
- Modesto, CA$133,710
- Washington, DC$129,510
- Harrisburg, PA$129,420
- Gainesville, GA$128,530
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Education Administrators, All Other salary in Charleston: questions
How much do other education administrators make an hour in Charleston?
$38.68 an hour on average, and $31.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other education administrators salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other education administrators take-home pay in Charleston?
About $62,408 a year ($5,201 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,450.
Do other education administrators earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,900).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9039; area Charleston-North Charleston, SC (16700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.37, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.37).
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