salary$45,600 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,970per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,390per year
Jobs in the area2,320people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Charleston?
Expensive. Rent of $2,117 a month takes 55.7% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $45,600 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $35,970 and $49,390.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Charleston?
Typical rent of $2,117 a month takes 55.7% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.