Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Anesthetists currently employed in Charleston-North Charleston is 230.
  • Nurse Anesthetists in Charleston-North Charleston earn an average of $191,960 per year or $92.29 per hour.
  • The percentage of South Carolina Nurse Anesthetists who work in Charleston-North Charleston is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Anesthetists who work in Charleston-North Charleston is 1%.

Rankings for Charleston-North Charleston

  • Ranks #5 in South Carolina for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in South Carolina for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #92 in the nation for salary and #112 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #32 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to South Carolina

Charleston-North Charleston Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $191,960 or $92.29 per hour which is 10% less than the South Carolina average salary of $213,830.

AverageCharleston-North CharlestonSouth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$92.29$102.81-10.23%
Annual Salary$191,960$213,830-10.23%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Charleston-North Charleston Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $191,960 or $92.29 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $202,470.

AverageCharleston-North CharlestonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$92.29$97.34-5.19%
Annual Salary$191,960$202,470-5.19%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Anesthetists in Charleston-North Charleston earns an average annual salary of $196,580 which compares to the South Carolina average annual salary of $213,830. per year.

Cost-of-living in Charleston-North Charleston is 2% less than the South Carolina average, which means Charleston-North Charleston residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to South Carolina average.

  • South Carolina average salary is $213,830.
  • South Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $233,312.
  • Charleston-North Charleston average salary is $191,960.
  • Charleston-North Charleston cost-of-living adjusted salary is $196,580.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Charleston-North Charleston$191,96097.65%$196,580
South Carolina$213,83091.65%$233,312
U.S.$202,470$202,470
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Charleston-North Charleston, 50% of Nurse Anesthetists earn between $171,400 and $0 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Anesthetists earn more than $0, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Anesthetists.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Anesthetists earn under $38,880, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Anesthetists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year23Under $38,880
15%2 – 4 years34$38,880 – $171,400
25%5 – 9 years58$171,400 – $171,400
25%10 – 14 years58$171,400 – $0
15%15 – 20 years34$171,400 – $0
10%20+ years23Above $0
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Anesthetists tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($31,670), LPNs ($49,240), Nursing Instructors ($58,860), Registered Nurses ($72,670), and Nurse Practitioners ($108,960).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$191,960
Nurse Practitioners$108,960
Registered Nurses$72,670
Nursing Instructors $58,860
LPNs$49,240
Nursing Assistants$31,670
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Charleston-North Charleston Nurse Anesthetists

The number of Nurse Anesthetists currently employed in Charleston-North Charleston is 230.

Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $191,960 per year or $92.29 per hour in Charleston-North Charleston.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Charleston-North Charleston Nurse Anesthetists earn an average of $196,580 per year or $95 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Charleston-North Charleston are Nurse Anesthetists($191,960), Nurse Practitioners($108,960), Registered Nurses($72,670).


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