salary$55,150 a year$27 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,550per year
Jobs in the area6,020people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Charleston?
Expensive. Rent of $2,117 a month takes 46.1% of the median truck driver salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $55,150 a year ($27 an hour). Most earn between $41,590 and $77,550.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Charleston?
Typical rent of $2,117 a month takes 46.1% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.