Charleston County, SC jobs, unemployment and layoffs
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Show me jobs near meCharleston County economy
3.0%
unemployment, Sep 2026
3.7% the month before
245,088
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
414,711
people in Charleston County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$84,320
median household income
Source: Census ACS
49%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
Where Charleston County ranks
Where Charleston County placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #14Best county job markets for job seekers in the Southeast71 / 100 · of 77
- #17Best counties for laid-off professionals in the Southeast64 / 100 · of 77
- #25Best county job markets for job seekers77 / 100 · of 100
Charleston County outlook: Building
Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.
- Private-sector jobs up 6.0% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 6.4% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 3.0%, down 0.7 points from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: health care (+2,589 jobs), construction (+2,151 jobs)
- Sectors losing the most jobs: information (−873 jobs), admin & staffing (−730 jobs)
Learn and get funded in Charleston County
- Which AI skills each kind of job asks for, with the pay premium.
- Your local workforce board and American Job Centers: training vouchers and re-employment help.
- Grants and funding for job seekers, ranked for your state and situation.
- Unemployment benefits by state, if you are between jobs.
Charleston County layoffs
6
Layoff notices, last 12 months
876
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
5
employers
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Industry Groups, LLCTakes effect Apr 13, 2026 | Charleston County | 122 | — | State record | |
| WeDriveU, Inc. | Charleston | 194 | — | State record | |
| Parsec, LLCTakes effect May 1, 2026 | Charleston County | 39 | — | State record | |
| DLH SolutionsTakes effect Feb 28, 2026 | Charleston County | 194 | — | State record | |
| eREV Supply Chain, LLCTakes effect Feb 28, 2026 | Charleston County | 133 | — | State record | |
| WeDriveU, Inc.Takes effect Feb 28, 2026 | Charleston 37 County | 194 | Closure | State record |
Employers hiring most in Charleston County
Employers with the most open professional roles in this county’s cities. The county is taken from each job’s city, so roles with no city are not counted.
- Charleston County School District14 open roles
- Veterans Health Administration14 open roles
- M.C. Dean13 open roles
- Greystar9 open roles
- Medical University of South Carolina6 open roles
- Top Echelon Network (recruiter member boards)6 open roles
- Compass4 open roles
- Delphi Us4 open roles
- Huntington Bank4 open roles
- Roper St. Francis4 open roles
Colleges in Charleston County
| College | City | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | Charleston | Public 4-year | 10,000–19,999 |
| Charleston Southern University | Charleston | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston | Public 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston | Public 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| American College of the Building Arts | Charleston | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
Conferences in Charleston County
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Charleston County. 2 with dates announced.
- SCMA Annual Meeting
Dec 31, 2026 · Charleston, SC
Free expo, paid sessions. Members in good standing; free membership for residents, fellows and students
- Dig South Tech Summit
May 20 to May 21, 2027 · Charleston, SC
Ticket $449 to $699. Standard $449 now, $499 after Dec 31, $599 after Apr 30; VIP-Investor $549-$699; part of Charleston Tech…
- Charleston Conference
Usually November (next dates not announced) · Charleston, SC
Ticket $75 to $850. In person: $695 regular to Oct 23, $850 late/on-site; virtual $450; student/retiree $110 in person.
Open call for speakers · deadline Jun 30, 2026
- Land & Homebuilding Capital Markets East
Usually June (next dates not announced) · Charleston, SC
Paid ticket. Official page says June 2027, Charleston, venue TBA; dates and pricing not published.
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Charleston County. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.
Laid off in South Carolina? How to file for unemployment in South Carolina (steps, weekly amount and the appeal deadline).
SC Works Charleston
North Charleston · Comprehensive · 843-574-1800
Monday thru Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Cities in Charleston County
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See your options after a layoffSources: Census Bureau and BLS (county unemployment is not seasonally adjusted); layoff notices from South Carolina’s published record; job counts from our live job board; IPEDS for colleges; CareerOneStop for workforce boards and job centers. South Carolina unemployment benefits and severance rules.
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