Nurse Practitioners Salary in Charleston, SC

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

Median annual salary $123,100 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $59.18
10th percentile $86,010
90th percentile $145,600
Employed locally 1,260
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,010
    25th
    $106,050
    50th (median)
    $123,100
    75th
    $138,880
    90th
    $145,600

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 150% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 50% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $145,350
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $130,650
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $129,490
    Wisconsin $128,580
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $128,120

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,040
    Physicians, All Other $163,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,010
    Pharmacists $140,390
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Charleston, SC is $59.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.56 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Charleston, SC is 4.7% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $86,010 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,050.