salary$98,740 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,240per year
Jobs in the area1,310people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Charleston?
OK. Rent of $2,117 a month takes 25.7% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $98,740 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $66,490 and $167,240.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Charleston?
Typical rent of $2,117 a month takes 25.7% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.