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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 Goose Creek, SC
The median licensed practical nurse pay in the Goose Creek area is $29.33 per hour ($61,010 a year), with the typical range running from $27.23 to $31.39. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Goose Creek and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in the Goose Creek metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Goose Creek.
- $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 in the metro area
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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 Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek
- 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 Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek
| 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 the Charleston-North Charleston area
CMS lists 9 hospitals in the Charleston-North Charleston area, 5 of the 8 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 |
| Mount Pleasant Hospital Mount Pleasant, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc Summerville, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center Mount Pleasant, SC | Acute care | For-profit | 4 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 Berkeley County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Berkeley County (1 geographic, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Charleston, SC | 6 mi | $29.33/hr | 126,005 |
| Summerville, SC | 10 mi | $29.33/hr | 52,625 |
| Columbia, SC | 89 mi | $28.84/hr | 144,788 |
| Savannah, GA | 97 mi | $27.70/hr | 148,808 |
| Augusta, GA | 122 mi | $28.44/hr | 201,737 |
| Rock Hill, SC | 146 mi | $30.51/hr | 75,798 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do licensed practical nurses make in Goose Creek, 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 Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Charleston-North Charleston area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Goose Creek.
Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Berkeley 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 Goose Creek?
The federal per diem benchmark in Goose Creek 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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