How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in South Carolina?
$61,820a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in South Carolina. That is $29.72 an hour or $5,152 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.72
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,370Median: $61,820Highest 10%: $76,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,370 | $24.22 | |
| 25th | $57,390 | $27.59 | |
| Median | $61,820 | $29.72 | |
| 75th | $71,220 | $34.24 | |
| 90th | $76,420 | $36.74 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $65,140 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $64,270 |
| Charleston, SC | $64,100 |
| Augusta, GA | $63,760 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $63,390 |
| Sumter, SC | $62,640 |
| Columbia, SC | $62,110 |
| Greenville, SC | $61,960 |
| Florence, SC | $59,700 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $58,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 35. Montana | $62,210 |
| 36. Georgia | $62,030 |
| 37. Ohio | $61,950 |
| 38. South Carolina | $61,820 |
| 39. Florida | $61,770 |
| 40. Kansas | $61,760 |
| 41. Missouri | $61,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $29.72 ($61,820 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $61,820 against $64,400 nationally, 4% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
South Carolina ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $65,140 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.