Aerospace Engineers Salary in South Carolina

Aerospace engineers in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $145,750 a year) and the least in Greenville ($115,410), across the 2 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the aerospace engineers average at $131,390 and the median at $137,030 for 650 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,060.

Aerospace Engineers average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$145,750
Greenville$115,410

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$145,750	$137,030	$137,030	$104,259	101
Greenville	$115,410	$102,280	$94,070	$84,974	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Aerospace Engineers salary in other states

Aerospace Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in South Carolina

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 17-2011.
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.

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