Nursing Assistants Salary in Charleston, SC

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

Median annual salary $38,720 -2% vs national
Median hourly $18.62
10th percentile $31,400
90th percentile $44,410
Employed locally 2,550
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,400
    25th
    $36,890
    50th (median)
    $38,720
    75th
    $41,550
    90th
    $44,410

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 47% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Wisconsin $43,250
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $42,330
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $42,070
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $41,990
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $41,250

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,900
    Medical Assistants$40,830
    Dental Assistants$46,850
    Orderlies$38,950
    Phlebotomists$39,740
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Charleston, SC is $18.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.58 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Charleston, SC is 2% below the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Charleston?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,400 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,890.