Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $224,590 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Charleston earn between $87,600 and $173,430.
- $62K10th
- $88K25th
- $133KMedian
- $173K75th
- $225K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $136,470 | $11,372 | $65.61 |
| Median | $132,660 | $11,055 | $63.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $87,600 | $7,300 | $42.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $173,430 | $14,452 | $83.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Charleston vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Charleston earn 5% less than the South Carolina average ($143,720) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $136,470 | $132,660 | $62,070 | $224,590 | 130 |
| South Carolina | $143,720 | $131,140 | $71,790 | $225,160 | 780 |
| United States | $180,250 | $167,220 | $79,710 | $316,850 | 108,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Natural Sciences Managers salary after taxes in Charleston
On the average salary of $136,470, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $98,399 a year, or $8,200 a month and $3,785 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% 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 natural sciences managers? 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 $136,470 buys what about $135,170 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($49,150). A typical home costs $435,877, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other South Carolina cities
Charleston ranks 3rd of 4 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Spartanburg pays the most ($151,880).
- Spartanburg$151,880
- Greenville$144,330
- Charleston$136,470
- Columbia$132,260
Highest-paying cities for natural sciences managers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($260,090).
- Boston, MA$260,090
- San Jose, CA$252,350
- San Francisco, CA$249,930
- Worcester, MA$231,760
- New Haven, CT$228,050
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Natural Sciences Managers salary in Charleston: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Charleston?
$65.61 an hour on average, and $63.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $87,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Charleston?
About $98,399 a year ($8,200 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $136,470.
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($180,250).
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 11-9121; area Charleston-North Charleston, SC (16700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.2%.
- 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 0.48, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.48).
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