Industrial Engineers pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $165,430 or more. The middle half of industrial engineers in Charleston earn between $88,840 and $130,900.
- $79K10th
- $89K25th
- $111KMedian
- $131K75th
- $165K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $115,310 | $9,609 | $55.44 |
| Median | $110,830 | $9,236 | $53.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $88,840 | $7,403 | $42.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $130,900 | $10,908 | $62.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Industrial Engineers pay in Charleston vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Industrial engineers in Charleston earn 10% more than the South Carolina average ($104,740) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($109,900). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $102,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $115,310 | $110,830 | $78,720 | $165,430 | 1,050 |
| South Carolina | $104,740 | $101,060 | $75,000 | $136,720 | 7,960 |
| United States | $109,900 | $102,440 | $74,370 | $159,860 | 365,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Industrial Engineers salary after taxes in Charleston
On the average salary of $115,310, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $84,909 a year, or $7,076 a month and $3,266 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 industrial engineers? 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 $115,310 buys what about $114,211 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($49,150). A typical home costs $435,877, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Industrial Engineers salary in other South Carolina cities
Charleston ranks 1st of 7 South Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charleston$115,310
- Greenville$104,730
- Florence$102,520
- Columbia$101,890
- Sumter$100,170
- Spartanburg$99,440
- Myrtle Beach$96,960
Highest-paying cities for industrial engineers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($169,380).
- Anchorage, AK$169,380
- Midland, TX$151,520
- San Jose, CA$145,190
- Lexington Park, MD$141,280
- Charleston, WV$140,560
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Industrial Engineers salary in Charleston: questions
How much do industrial engineers make an hour in Charleston?
$55.44 an hour on average, and $53.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level industrial engineers salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $88,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the industrial engineers take-home pay in Charleston?
About $84,909 a year ($7,076 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $115,310.
Do industrial engineers earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($109,900).
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 17-2112; area Charleston-North Charleston, SC (16700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 1.14, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.