How much does a textile make in Charleston?
$47,720a year
Median yearly pay for textiles in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $22.94 an hour or $3,977 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.94
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 41
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,430Median: $47,720Highest 10%: $60,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,430 | $17.03 | |
| 25th | $39,570 | $19.02 | |
| Median | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 75th | $48,570 | $23.35 | |
| 90th | $60,090 | $28.89 |
Other cities in South Carolina
Median yearly pay for textiles.
| Columbia, SC | $46,370 |
| Charlotte, NC | $44,910 |
| Greenville, SC | $41,820 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $37,550 |
Related jobs in Charleston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $79,990 |
| Power Plant Operator | $79,900 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $76,710 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $74,320 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operator | $67,540 |
| Coating | $62,280 |
| Machinist | $59,280 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $57,410 |
| Welder | $56,060 |
| Metal Worker and Plastic Worker | $52,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a textile make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $22.94 ($47,720 a year).
Do textiles make more in Charleston than the national average?
Yes: $47,720 against $37,280 nationally, 28% more.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?
The median in South Carolina is $39,960, so Charleston pays 19% more.
Where does Charleston rank for textile pay?
6 of 41 metro areas with data.
How much does a textile make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,090 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.