Forest Ecologist Salary in Charleston, SC

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forest Ecologist in Charleston, SC is $61,970. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $50,649 to a high of $73,961, with most professionals earning between $56,044 and $68,247.

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Average Salary Range for Forest Ecologist in Charleston, SC

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Forest Ecologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forest Ecologist in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Forest Ecologist ranges from $56,044 to $68,247 with the average base salary of $61,970. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,817 to $71,449 with the average total cash compensation of $64,104.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $61,970 $56,044 - $68,247
Bonus $2,134 $1,772 - $3,202
Total Pay $64,104 $57,817 - $71,449
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Forest Ecologist Salary Near Charleston, SC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,023 - $68,221 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,023 - $68,221 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,940 - $68,120 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,775 - $67,919 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,076 - $67,068 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,752 - $64,238 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
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About Charleston, South Carolina    Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Cha....More

Charleston, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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