Anesthesiologists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $308,880
Median hourly $148.50
10th percentile $175,950
90th percentile $431,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $175,950
    25th
    $208,000
    50th (median)
    $308,880
    75th
    $308,880
    90th
    $431,670

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Anesthesiologists salary vs area income 375% Median Anesthesiologists salary is 275% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Anesthesiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $646,930
    St. Cloud, MN $591,740
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $512,620
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $491,640
    Roanoke, VA $488,310
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $482,020

    Nearby metros — Anesthesiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $471,720
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $311,380
    Columbia, SC $290,620
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $196,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,730

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,040
    Physicians, All Other $163,900
    Nurse Practitioners $123,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,010
    Pharmacists $140,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Anesthesiologists make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Anesthesiologists in Charleston, SC is $148.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $207.53 or more per hour.

    What is the entry-level salary for Anesthesiologists in Charleston?

    Entry-level Anesthesiologists (10th percentile) earn around $175,950 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $208,000.