How much does a nurse practitioner make in South Carolina?
$123,300a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in South Carolina. That is $59.27 an hour or $10,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.27
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,080Median: $123,300Highest 10%: $160,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,080 | $46.67 | |
| 25th | $107,900 | $51.89 | |
| Median | $123,300 | $59.27 | |
| 75th | $132,200 | $63.57 | |
| 90th | $160,200 | $77.00 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $130,300 |
| Charleston, SC | $127,800 |
| Florence, SC | $121,900 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $121,400 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $121,100 |
| Augusta, GA | $120,300 |
| Greenville, SC | $119,300 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $119,100 |
| Columbia, SC | $118,500 |
| Sumter, SC | $112,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 45. Louisiana | $125,600 |
| 46. Ohio | $124,900 |
| 47. Mississippi | $124,700 |
| 48. South Carolina | $123,300 |
| 49. Kentucky | $122,900 |
| 50. Tennessee | $117,600 |
| 51. Alabama | $105,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $59.27 ($123,300 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $123,300 against $132,300 nationally, 7% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for nurse practitioner pay?
South Carolina ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays nurse practitioners the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $130,300 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.