SOC 29-1151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Anesthetists — Greenville
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC · 3 metro areas compared
At $229,740, median pay for Nurse Anesthetists in Greenville, SC tracks the national median of $236,590 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $229,740, median pay for Nurse Anesthetists in Greenville, SC tracks the national median of $236,590 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $229,140 and $288,460. The lowest tenth earn under $186,350, while the highest tenth earn more than $429,020.
Myrtle Beach leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $279,570. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 6th of 507 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $186,350 | −21.2% |
| 25th | $229,140 | −3.1% |
| Median (50th) | $229,740 | −2.9% |
| 75th | $288,460 | +21.9% |
| 90th | $429,020 | +81.3% |
| Mean | $271,080 | +14.6% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myrtle Beach | $279,570 | 40 | |
| 2 | Columbia | $271,350 | 210 | |
| 3 | Charleston | $228,740 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Greenville run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $229,740 goes as far as $245,187 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$229,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$245,187US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $229,740 a year, 2.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $186,350 to $429,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Myrtle Beach, at $279,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nurse Anesthetists in Greenville, SC?
The median annual wage is $229,740, or $110.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $236,590, so pay in Greenville, SC is 2.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Greenville, SC earns more than $429,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $186,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Myrtle Beach, at $279,570 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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