Nurse Anesthetists Salary in Charleston, SC

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

Median annual salary $230,860 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $110.99
10th percentile $194,020
90th percentile —
Employed locally 210
National median $223,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $194,020
    25th
    $227,290
    50th (median)
    $230,860

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Anesthetists salary vs area income 281% Median Nurse Anesthetists salary is 181% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Anesthetists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $416,000
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $364,830
    Springfield, MA $357,740
    Fayetteville, NC $331,760
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $323,490
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $323,470

    Nearby metros — Nurse Anesthetists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $279,570
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $279,280
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $275,690
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $238,780
    Spartanburg, SC $225,420
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $223,220

    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 Nurse Anesthetists make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Charleston, SC is $110.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $198.76 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Nurse Anesthetists salaries?

    The median Nurse Anesthetists salary in Charleston, SC is 3.4% above the national median of $223,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Anesthetists in Charleston?

    Entry-level Nurse Anesthetists (10th percentile) earn around $194,020 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $227,290.