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How much does an installation make in Charleston?

$45,670a year

Median yearly pay for installations in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $21.96 an hour or $3,806 a month.

Hourly
$21.96
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
256 of 354
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,930Median: $45,670Highest 10%: $90,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,930$17.27
25th$41,740$20.07
Median$45,670$21.96
75th$59,770$28.74
90th$90,390$43.46

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for installations.

Greenville, SC$51,720
Charlotte, NC$48,130
Augusta, GA$45,230
Columbia, SC$39,270
Myrtle Beach, SC$38,200
Installation salary in South Carolina Installation salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$88,130
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$87,090
Avionics Technician$84,930
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$81,690
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,300
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$75,570
Maintenance Worker$75,190
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$63,080
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$63,080
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$61,960
Salaries for every job in Charleston, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an installation make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $21.96 ($45,670 a year).

Do installations make more in Charleston than the national average?

No: $45,670 against $49,230 nationally, 7% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $46,430, so Charleston pays 2% less.

Where does Charleston rank for installation pay?

256 of 354 metro areas with data.

How much does an installation make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,390 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.