Employment Information

The Charleston metro is thriving with unprecedented business growth and economic diversification, with both multinational corporations and fast-growing startups taking advantage of our globally competitive business environment. In addition to the port, aeronautics and automotive manufacturing, other leading economic drivers include: healthcare, higher education, high tech and tourism.

Employment By Sector:

Government – 18.8%
Transportation & Utilities – 18.4%
Professional & Business Services – 15.8%
Leisure & Hospitality – 12.8%
Education & Health Services – 11.4%
Manufacturing – 7.8%
Natural Resources & Construction– 5.2%
Financial Activities – 4.2%
Other Services – 4.2%
Information – 1.6%
 

Employers and Number of Employees:

Joint Base Charleston – 20,000
Medical University of S.C. – 13,000
Boeing SC – 7,400
Charleston County School District – 6,000
Berkeley County School District –6,000
Roper St. Francis Healthcare – 5,500
Dorchester County School District – 3,500
Trident Health System – 2,500
Wal-Mart – 2,300
College of Charleston – 2,200
Charleston County – 2,100
U.S. Postal Service – 2,000
Robert Bosch LLC – 1,800
City of Charleston – 1,700
Kiawah Golf Resort – 1,500

Source: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce