Anesthesiologist salary in South Carolina
What anesthesiologists earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$238,970$114.89 per hour
vs U.S.−39%U.S. median $391,490
Middle half earn$182,900 – $399,440Top 10%: $549,580+
Jobs9501.64× the U.S. concentration
Anesthesiologist pay in South Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | 400 |
| Columbia, SC | $290,620 | $139.72 | 70 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $417,100 | $200.53 | 50 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $308,880 | $148.50 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Anesthesiologist pay in similar states
Alaska · $239,200+ Arizona · $239,200+ Iowa · $239,200+ Maine · $239,200+ Missouri · $239,200+ Montana · $239,200+
Other healthcare salaries in South Carolina
Registered Nurses · $82,360 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,110 Nursing Assistants · $37,220 Medical Assistants · $41,160 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,820 Pharmacy Technicians · $42,120 Nurse Practitioners · $123,290 Dental Assistants · $47,320 Pharmacists · $135,700 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $55,280 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370
Questions
How much does an anesthesiologist make in South Carolina?
Anesthesiologists in South Carolina earned a median of $238,970 a year ($114.89 an hour) in May 2025, 39% less than the national median of $391,490. The middle half earned $182,900 to $399,440.
Where in South Carolina do anesthesiologists earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC at $417,100.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.