Nurse Anesthetist salary in South Carolina
What nurse anesthetists earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$265,480$127.64 per hour
vs U.S.+12%U.S. median $236,590
Middle half earn$229,140 – $302,230Top 10%: $401,600+
Jobs1,0101.31× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Anesthetist 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 | $277,550 | $133.44 | 910 |
| Columbia, SC | $271,350 | $130.46 | 210 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $278,640 | $133.96 | 70 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $279,570 | $134.41 | 40 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $211,310 | $101.59 | – |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $228,740 | $109.97 | – |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $229,740 | $110.45 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Nurse Anesthetist pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $273,170 Iowa · $273,070 Oregon · $272,330 Minnesota · $266,190 South Dakota · $263,930 Idaho · $263,130
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 a nurse anesthetist make in South Carolina?
Nurse Anesthetists in South Carolina earned a median of $265,480 a year ($127.64 an hour) in May 2025, 12% more than the national median of $236,590. The middle half earned $229,140 to $302,230.
Where in South Carolina do nurse anesthetists earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC at $279,570.
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.