Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary

$20.29/hour

The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in South Carolina is $20.29 per hour. This is 40% lower than the US average of $28.38.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages

$20.29/hour

South Carolina

40% lower than the US average.

$28.38/hour

United States

How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Georgia$30$33
Florida$29$39
Ohio$28$30
Tennessee$27$30
Virginia$22$28
North Carolina$22$28
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Interim HealthCare Inc$32$32
Tenet South Carolina$14$14

Last updated on March 1, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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