salary$38,810 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,570per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,970per year
Jobs in the area2,800people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Charleston?
Expensive. Rent of $2,117 a month takes 65.5% of the median nursing 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 nursing assistant make in Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $38,810 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $35,570 and $46,970.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Charleston?
Typical rent of $2,117 a month takes 65.5% of the median nursing 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.