Paramedics pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,140 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Charleston earn between $58,170 and $63,530.
- $47K10th
- $58K25th
- $58KMedian
- $64K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,730 | $4,978 | $28.72 |
| Median | $58,190 | $4,849 | $27.98 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,170 | $4,848 | $27.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,530 | $5,294 | $30.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Charleston vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Paramedics in Charleston earn 8% more than the South Carolina average ($55,130) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $59,730 | $58,190 | $46,800 | $74,140 | 350 |
| South Carolina | $55,130 | $53,550 | $40,710 | $67,180 | 2,250 |
| United States | $63,360 | $60,600 | $44,230 | $84,850 | 100,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Paramedics salary after taxes in Charleston
On the average salary of $59,730, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $48,528 a year, or $4,044 a month and $1,866 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 paramedics? 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 $59,730 buys what about $59,161 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($49,150). A typical home costs $435,877, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other South Carolina cities
Charleston ranks 1st of 6 South Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charleston$59,730
- Greenville$54,490
- Columbia$53,910
- Florence$53,030
- Hilton Head Island$52,210
- Spartanburg$50,620
Highest-paying cities for paramedics
Bellingham, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,190).
- Bellingham, WA$119,190
- Seattle, WA$117,660
- Bremerton, WA$110,800
- Olympia, WA$109,680
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,520
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Paramedics salary in Charleston: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Charleston?
$28.72 an hour on average, and $27.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Charleston?
About $48,528 a year ($4,044 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,730.
Do paramedics earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,360).
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 29-2043; area Charleston-North Charleston, SC (16700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.36, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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