Sociologist Salary in Charleston, SC

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How much does a Sociologist make in Charleston, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sociologist in Charleston, SC is $64,744. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $52,234 to a high of $79,008, with most professionals earning between $58,196 and $72,210.

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Sociologist Salary By Experience Levels in Charleston, SC

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Average Salary Range for Sociologist in Charleston, SC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
58196
72210
64744

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
58288
72378
64839
What is the average salary for Sociologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sociologist in Charleston, SC. The base salary for Sociologist ranges from $58,196 to $72,210 with the average base salary of $64,744. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,288 to $72,378 with the average total cash compensation of $64,839.

View Average Salary for Sociologist as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $64,744 $58,196 - $72,210
Bonus $95 $92 - $168
Total Pay $64,839 $58,288 - $72,378
* 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.

Sociologist Salary Near Charleston, SC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE North Charleston, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,196 - $72,210 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Mount Pleasant, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,196 - $72,210 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC 0%
CITY, STATE Goose Creek, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,110 - $72,104 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,939 - $71,891 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Hilton Head Island, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,596 - $70,225 COMPARE TO Charleston, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,188 - $67,237 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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