Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in South Carolina
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$61,820$29.72 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$57,390 – $71,220Top 10%: $76,420+
Jobs9,4000.98× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in South Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $65,140 | $31.32 | 3,890 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $61,960 | $29.79 | 1,680 |
| Columbia, SC | $62,110 | $29.86 | 1,600 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $64,100 | $30.82 | 1,480 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $63,760 | $30.65 | 1,220 |
| Florence, SC | $59,700 | $28.70 | 680 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $58,930 | $28.33 | 590 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $61,640 | $29.64 | 490 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $63,390 | $30.48 | 430 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $61,510 | $29.57 | 410 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $60,310 | $29.00 | 400 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $64,270 | $30.90 | 250 |
| Sumter, SC | $62,640 | $30.11 | 160 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Montana · $62,210 Georgia · $62,030 Ohio · $61,950 Florida · $61,770 Kansas · $61,760 Missouri · $61,530
Other healthcare salaries in South Carolina
Registered Nurses · $82,360 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,110 Nursing Assistants · $37,220 Medical Assistants · $41,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $42,120 Nurse Practitioners · $123,290 Dental Assistants · $47,320 Pharmacists · $135,700 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $55,280 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370 Physical Therapists · $101,330
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in South Carolina?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in South Carolina earned a median of $61,820 a year ($29.72 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $57,390 to $71,220.
Where in South Carolina do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $65,140.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.