salary$127,780 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$103,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$157,170per year
Jobs in the area1,050people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Charleston?
Cheap. Rent of $2,117 a month takes 19.9% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $127,780 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $103,200 and $157,170.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Charleston?
Typical rent of $2,117 a month takes 19.9% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.