Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in South Carolina
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in South Carolina earn a median of $61,820 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,820
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,400
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,370; the top 10% earn over $76,420. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Registered Nurses$82,360 median in South Carolina
- Critical Care Nurses$82,360 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$82,360 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Medical Assistants$41,160 median in South Carolina
- Midwives$67,940 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$122,390 median in South Carolina
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in South Carolina
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in South Carolina?
The median is $61,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,370 and the top 10% earn over $76,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.