Licensed Practical Nurse salary in South Carolina
Licensed Practical Nurses in South Carolina earn a median of $28.39 per hour, about $59,050 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $29.97. The middle half earn between $25.09 and $30.17 per hour. The highest median among South Carolina metro areas is in Charleston-North Charleston, SC, at $29.33 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $28.39median pay per hour
- $59,050median pay per year
- 8,740employed in South Carolina
- #39of 50 states by median pay
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in South Carolina: percentiles
| Level | South Carolina per hour | South Carolina per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.14 | $48,130 | $23.06 |
| Lower quartile | $25.09 | $52,190 | $26.55 |
| Median | $28.39 | $59,050 | $29.97 |
| Upper quartile | $30.17 | $62,750 | $35.17 |
| Top 10% | $33.61 | $69,910 | $38.71 |
Licensed Practical Nurse pay by metro area in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs South Carolina median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $29.33 | $61,010 | 1,240 | 3% above | $29.05 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $29.17 | $60,670 | 240 | 3% above | $29.76 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $28.99 | $60,300 | 500 | 2% above | $31.84 |
| Columbia, SC | $28.84 | $59,980 | 1,590 | 2% above | $30.79 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $28.69 | $59,680 | 1,610 | 1% above | $30.76 |
| Sumter, SC | $27.73 | $57,690 | 170 | 2% below | $31.50 |
| Florence, SC | $26.31 | $54,720 | 690 | 7% below | $30.32 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $25.02 | $52,040 | 540 | 12% below | $26.72 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in states next to South Carolina
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $28.12 | $58,490 | 1% below South Carolina |
| North Carolina | $29.51 | $61,380 | 4% above South Carolina |
What employers are posting in South Carolina
- 9roles with published pay
- $33median pay per hour
- $27–$40typical published range
- 1employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Amedisys | 9 | $33 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 9 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in South Carolina?
The median is $28.39 per hour, about $59,050 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $23.14 and the top 10% earn over $33.61 (BLS, May 2024).
Which South Carolina city pays licensed practical nurses the most?
Among South Carolina metro areas, Charleston-North Charleston, SC has the highest median at $29.33 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does South Carolina rank for licensed practical nurse pay?
South Carolina ranks 39th of 50 states by median licensed practical nurse pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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