Healthcare South Carolina (SC) Rank #41 of 50

Anesthesiologist Salary in South Carolina

The median anesthesiologist salary in South Carolina is $269,643 per year, which is 11% below the national median of $302,970.

Median Salary

$269,643

vs National

$-33,327

State Rank

#41 of 50

Cost of Living

89%

Anesthesiologist Salary in South Carolina by Experience

In South Carolina, an entry-level anesthesiologist earns around $133,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $382,700 per year. The cost of living index in South Carolina is 89% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$133,500

$-16,500 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$271,450

$-33,550 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$382,700

$-47,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in South Carolina

Percentile	SC Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$129,050	$145,000	$-15,950
25th Percentile	$195,800	$220,000	$-24,200
Median (50th)	$269,643	$302,970	$-33,327
75th Percentile	$347,100	$390,000	$-42,900
90th Percentile	$400,500	$450,000	$-49,500

Anesthesiologist Salary by City in South Carolina

The largest employment areas for anesthesiologists in South Carolina include Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and North Charleston. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Charleston, SC

$302,970

Pop. 150,227 · COL 100%

Columbia, SC

$272,673

Pop. 131,674 · COL 90%

Greenville, SC

$278,732

Pop. 72,095 · COL 92%

North Charleston, SC

$287,822

Pop. 115,382 · COL 95%

Mount Pleasant, SC

$318,119

Pop. 94,171 · COL 105%

How to Become a Anesthesiologist in South Carolina

Education

Most anesthesiologist positions require a doctoral degree. South Carolina has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

AnesthesiaPharmacologyPatient MonitoringCritical CarePain ManagementAirway Management

Job Outlook in South Carolina

Nationally, anesthesiologist employment is projected to grow 3% over the next decade (as fast as average). South Carolina's demand may vary based on local industry trends.