Lawyers Salary in Charleston-North Charleston, SC (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,590 employed

Annual Mean

$149,310

$71.78/hr

Annual Median

$127,280

$61.19/hr

Bottom 10%

$75,960

$36.52/hr

Top 10%

$272,990

$131.25/hr

Location vs National Average

Charleston-North Charleston, SC

$149,310

Difference

-19.7% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$75,960	$36.52/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$84,210	$40.49/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$127,280	$61.19/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$175,390	$84.32/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$272,990	$131.25/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$76K

25th

$84K

Median

$127K

75th

$175K

90th

$273K

Charleston-North Charleston, SC has a moderate number of Lawyers positions (approximately 1,590), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Charleston-North Charleston, SC, Lawyers salaries range from $75,960 at the 10th percentile to $272,990 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $197,030 (155% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.