Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in South Carolina
Based on 9K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$59,050
$28.389/hr
vs National Average
$63,623
-7.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$48K – $70K
9K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,140 |
| 25th percentile | $52,180 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $59,050 |
| 75th percentile | $62,760 |
| 90th percentile | $69,910 |
Historical Salary Trend — Licensed Practical Nurse in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,020 |
| 2023 | $56,710 |
| 2024 | $59,050 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,020 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $56,710 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $59,050 | $63,623 |