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How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make in Charleston?

$47,750a year

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $22.96 an hour or $3,979 a month.

Hourly
$22.96
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
110 of 392
Jobs in the area
4,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,280Median: $47,750Highest 10%: $62,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,280$14.56
25th$38,690$18.60
Median$47,750$22.96
75th$55,640$26.75
90th$62,820$30.20

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for secretary and administrative assistants.

Charlotte, NC$46,800
Hilton Head Island, SC$46,790
Greenville, SC$46,120
Columbia, SC$45,620
Spartanburg, SC$43,750
Florence, SC$42,150
Augusta, GA$41,600
Myrtle Beach, SC$40,490
Sumter, SC$40,210
Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in South Carolina Secretary and Administrative Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$65,910
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$65,470
Postal Service Clerk$64,670
Brokerage Clerk$60,200
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
Production$58,690
Cargo and Freight Agent$57,560
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,930
Information and Record Clerk$51,630
Salaries for every job in Charleston, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $22.96 ($47,750 a year).

Do secretary and administrative assistants make more in Charleston than the national average?

Yes: $47,750 against $47,540 nationally, 0% more.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $44,880, so Charleston pays 6% more.

Where does Charleston rank for secretary and administrative assistant pay?

110 of 392 metro areas with data.

How much does a secretary and administrative assistant make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,820 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.