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LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health
Amedisys · Charleston, SC
$28.00–$35.00/ hour
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Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Charleston, SC
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Charleston area earn a median of $29.33 per hour, about $61,010 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $27.23 and $31.39. That ranks 181st of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 279th of 341 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Charleston. The free report below lists employers near Charleston and what they pay.
- $29.33median pay per hour, Charleston
- $27–$31typical range per hour
- 1,240licensed practical nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 3% above the South Carolina statewide median of $28.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 1,240 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area, 3.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.92 | $51,830 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.23 | $56,640 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.33 | $61,010 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $31.39 | $65,290 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $34.03 | $70,780 | 14% above U.S. median |
How Charleston ranks
- 181st of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 279th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 8 South Carolina metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Charleston
- Overall prices in Charleston-North Charleston run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 119.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.33 median hour buys what $29.05 buys at the national price level, 3% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Charleston paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,056
- Per year: $52,794
- Per month: $4,399
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charleston-North Charleston metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Charleston
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $246 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,366 |
| 13-week assignment | $30,758 |
Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Charleston
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Charleston, 2 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Va Medical Center Charleston, SC | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Roper Hospital Charleston, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital Charleston, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Trident Medical Center Charleston, SC | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Musc Medical Center Charleston, SC | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health Charleston, SC | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Charleston County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Charleston County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant, SC | 6 mi | $29.33/hr | 95,604 |
| North Charleston, SC | 8 mi | $29.33/hr | 126,005 |
| Savannah, GA | 91 mi | $27.70/hr | 148,808 |
| Columbia, SC | 100 mi | $28.84/hr | 144,788 |
| Augusta, GA | 127 mi | $28.44/hr | 201,737 |
| Wilmington, NC | 153 mi | $29.03/hr | 125,284 |
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in South Carolina · Licensed Practical Nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in South Carolina
South Carolina is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a South Carolina license by endorsement.
South Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Charleston
Charleston city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Charleston, SC?
Licensed Practical Nurses in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area have a median pay of $29.33 per hour, about $61,010 a year. The middle half earn between $27.23 and $31.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Charleston a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?
Charleston-North Charleston ranks 279th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 181st of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring licensed practical nurses in Charleston?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Charleston. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Charleston.
Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Charleston as a licensed practical nurse?
South Carolina is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a South Carolina license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Charleston in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Charleston County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Charleston?
The federal per diem benchmark in Charleston is $246 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,366 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- AmedisysGreenville, SC · 9 postings$33.00/ hr$20–$41
- MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 4 postings$47.83/ hr$32–$63
- CommonSpirit HealthWOODLAND, CA · 5 postings$41.23/ hr$31–$51
- Boston Medical CenterMassachusetts · 3 postings$40.82/ hr$33–$48
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2What they are offering now
Low$26Median$33.00High$40
9 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in South Carolina, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 9 LPN / LVN roles
- LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health $5k Sign on BonusPermanent$20.25–$24.00/ hour
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