How much does a nursing assistant make in South Carolina?
$37,220a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in South Carolina. That is $17.89 an hour or $3,102 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.89
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,460Median: $37,220Highest 10%: $44,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,460 | $14.64 | |
| 25th | $34,960 | $16.81 | |
| Median | $37,220 | $17.89 | |
| 75th | $39,690 | $19.08 | |
| 90th | $44,760 | $21.52 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Spartanburg, SC | $40,050 |
| Charlotte, NC | $39,430 |
| Charleston, SC | $38,810 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $37,730 |
| Columbia, SC | $37,400 |
| Greenville, SC | $37,220 |
| Augusta, GA | $37,140 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $36,520 |
| Sumter, SC | $35,860 |
| Florence, SC | $35,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 42. Missouri | $37,680 |
| 43. Florida | $37,510 |
| 44. Texas | $37,500 |
| 45. South Carolina | $37,220 |
| 46. West Virginia | $36,720 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $35,930 |
| 48. Arkansas | $34,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $17.89 ($37,220 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $37,220 against $42,260 nationally, 12% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for nursing assistant pay?
South Carolina ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays nursing assistants the most?
Spartanburg, SC, with a median of $40,050 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.