Medical Assistants salary
in Charleston-North Charleston, SC
- Middle 50%
- $38,670–$48,240
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #149 of 471
Medical Assistants in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro earn a median of $45,600 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,320 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $45,690 and 11% above the SC statewide median of $41,160. It ranks #149 of 471 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,320 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Medical Assistants pay in other SC metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $44,860 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $43,610 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $40,930 |
| Columbia, SC | $40,680 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $38,950 |
| Florence, SC | $38,790 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $37,830 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $37,580 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Medical Assistants. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
RELATED HEALTHCARE JOBS IN CHARLESTON
- Registered Nursesmedian $92,800 · 9,760 jobs
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursesmedian $64,100 · 1,480 jobs
- Nursing Assistantsmedian $38,810 · 2,800 jobs
- Nurse Practitionersmedian $127,780 · 1,050 jobs
- Pharmacy Techniciansmedian $45,690 · 1,420 jobs
- Dental Assistantsmedian $49,040 · 1,050 jobs
Questions
What is the average Medical Assistants salary in Charleston?
The BLS median is $45,600 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,320 jobs pay between $38,670 and $48,240. The 10th percentile is $35,970 and the 90th is $49,390.
Is Charleston a high-paying metro for Medical Assistants?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $45,690 and 11% above the SC statewide median of $41,160. It ranks #149 of 471 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Medical Assistants make an hour in Charleston?
About $21.92 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $45,600 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.59–$23.19 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.