Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in South Carolina
Based on 9K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$61,820
$29.721/hr
vs National Average
$66,740
-7.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$50K – $76K
9K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Licensed Practical Nurse in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,370 |
| 25th percentile | $57,390 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $61,820 |
| 75th percentile | $71,220 |
| 90th percentile | $76,420 |
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 |
| 2025 | $61,820 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $50,020 | $54,982 |
| 2023 | $56,710 | $60,153 |
| 2024 | $59,050 | $63,623 |
| 2025 | $61,820 | $66,740 |