Physician Assistants Salary in Charleston, SC

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

Median annual salary $126,880 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $61.00
10th percentile $96,230
90th percentile $147,160
Employed locally 550
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,230
    25th
    $110,380
    50th (median)
    $126,880
    75th
    $135,240
    90th
    $147,160

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 154% Median Physician Assistants salary is 54% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $144,760
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $137,150
    Wisconsin $132,820
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $132,730
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $132,120

    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 Physician Assistants make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Charleston, SC is $61.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.09 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Charleston, SC is 4.8% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $96,230 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,380.