Anesthesiologists pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $175,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $431,670 or more. The middle half of anesthesiologists in Charleston earn between $208,000 and $308,880.
- $176K10th
- $208K25th
- $309KMedian
- $309K75th
- $432K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $288,600 | $24,050 | $138.75 |
| Median | $308,880 | $25,740 | $148.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $208,000 | $17,333 | $100.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $308,880 | $25,740 | $148.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Anesthesiologists pay in Charleston vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Anesthesiologists in Charleston earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($283,240) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($360,570). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $391,490.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $288,600 | $308,880 | $175,950 | $431,670 | n/a |
| South Carolina | $283,240 | $238,970 | $77,540 | $549,580 | 950 |
| United States | $360,570 | $391,490 | $101,460 | $557,130 | 38,760 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Anesthesiologists salary after taxes in Charleston
On the average salary of $288,600, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $193,965 a year, or $16,164 a month and $7,460 every two weeks. Taxes take 33% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for anesthesiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $288,600 buys what about $285,850 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 6.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($49,150). A typical home costs $435,877, or 1.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Anesthesiologists salary in other South Carolina cities
Charleston ranks 2nd of 2 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Columbia pays the most ($318,040).
- Columbia$318,040
- Charleston$288,600
Highest-paying cities for anesthesiologists
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($553,600).
- Seattle, WA$553,600
- St. Cloud, MN$488,500
- Buffalo, NY$457,280
- Dayton, OH$444,120
- Columbus, OH$439,050
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Anesthesiologists salary in Charleston: questions
How much do anesthesiologists make an hour in Charleston?
$138.75 an hour on average, and $148.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level anesthesiologists salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $175,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $208,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the anesthesiologists take-home pay in Charleston?
About $193,965 a year ($16,164 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $288,600.
Do anesthesiologists earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($360,570).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1211; area Charleston-North Charleston, SC (16700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 16.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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