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South Carolina Nursing Salaries

What Nurses Earn Across South Carolina in 2026

See what nurses earn across South Carolina, from LPNs and registered nurses to nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and nurse anesthetists.

South Carolina nursing salaries

South Carolina Nursing Salaries Summarized

A quick statewide comparison of median salary, the BLS 10th-to-90th percentile range, and estimated employment for the five nursing roles.

Role Median 10th–90th Employment
Registered Nurse $82,360 $66,860–$106,520 49
LPN / LVN $61,820 $50,370–$76,420 9,400
Nurse Practitioner $123,290 $97,080–$160,170 5,670
Nurse Midwife $122,390 $90,880–$151,590 100
Nurse Anesthetist $265,480 $210,100–$401,600 1,010
South Carolina nursing salary overview

How much does each nursing role make?

Registered Nurse salary in South Carolina

Median annual salary $82,360

Registered nurses are the largest nursing workforce in this comparison, with nearly 50,000 RNs employed across South Carolina.

  • $39.60 Median hourly wage
  • 49 Estimated South Carolina employment
  • $97,550 U.S. median
  • 15.60 lower South Carolina vs. U.S.

South Carolina salary range

The range shows the BLS 10th to 90th percentile, not a guaranteed starting-to-maximum salary.

$66,860 $106,520

Median: $82,360

Registered nurse salaries by South Carolina region

Compare registered nurse salaries across South Carolina regions and local labor markets.

South Carolina statewide RN median $82,360
Highest local median shown $92,800 Charleston–North Charleston
Lowest local median shown $79,500 Northeastern South Carolina nonmetro
Region 1

Appalachian

$81,400–$82,620 RN median range
  • Anderson
  • Cherokee
  • Greenville
  • Oconee
  • Pickens
  • Spartanburg
Region 2

Upper Savannah

$81,400–$87,760 RN median range
  • Abbeville
  • Edgefield
  • Greenwood
  • Laurens
  • McCormick
  • Saluda
Region 3

Catawba

$82,360–$90,620 RN median range
  • Chester
  • Lancaster
  • Union
  • York
Region 4

Central Midlands

$81,920–$82,620 RN median range
  • Fairfield
  • Lexington
  • Newberry
  • Richland
Region 5

Santee-Lynches

$79,500–$86,260 RN median range
  • Clarendon
  • Kershaw
  • Lee
  • Sumter
Region 6

Pee Dee

$79,500–$81,170 RN median range
  • Chesterfield
  • Darlington
  • Dillon
  • Florence
  • Marion
  • Marlboro
Region 7

Waccamaw

$79,500–$80,640 RN median range
  • Georgetown
  • Horry
  • Williamsburg
Region 8

Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester

$92,800–$0 RN median range
  • Charleston–North Charleston
Region 9

Lowcountry

$81,400–$81,800 RN median range
  • Beaufort
  • Colleton
  • Hampton
  • Jasper
Region 10

Lower Savannah

$81,800–$87,760 RN median range
  • Aiken
  • Allendale
  • Bamberg
  • Barnwell
  • Calhoun
  • Orangeburg

How South Carolina pay compares nationally

The statewide median for registered nurses is $15,190 lower per year than the national median. These figures are nominal wage estimates and are not adjusted for differences in cost of living.

Salary range South Carolina
Annual · USD
$66,860 $82,360 $106,520
$70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 $110,000
Salary range United States
Annual · USD
$97,550
$70,000 $80,000 $90,000 $100,000 $110,000

South Carolina median $82,360 · U.S. median $97,550 (15.60 lower South Carolina vs. U.S.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about nursing salaries, pay ranges, and employment in South Carolina.

South Carolina nursing salary frequently asked questions