salary$128,920 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,790per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,260per year
Jobs in the area620people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Charleston?
Cheap. Rent of $2,117 a month takes 19.7% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $128,920 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $77,790 and $158,260.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Charleston?
Typical rent of $2,117 a month takes 19.7% of the median physician assistant 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.