Long Term Care LPN Salary Guide: Charleston, SC
Average Long Term Care LPN Salary
$22.10/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care LPN in Charleston, SC is $22.10 per hour. This is 8% higher than the South Carolina average of $20.29.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Long Term Care LPN salaries in Charleston, SC compared to State and National Averages
$22.10/hour
Charleston, SC
43% lower than the US average.
$20.29/hour
South Carolina
56% lower than the US average.
$31.61/hour
United States
How Long Term Care LPN Salaries in Charleston Compare to Other Cities
How Long Term Care LPN Salaries in Charleston Compare to Other Cities
Brevard, North Carolina
$21/hour
This is 4% lower than the Charleston average of $22.10.
Gainesville, Florida
$25/hour
This is 13% higher than the Charleston average of $22.10.
Newnan, Georgia
$22/hour
This is 2% lower than the Charleston average of $22.10.
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Long Term Care LPNs?
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Summerville, South Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina pay Long Term Care LPNs the most, all averaging $22 per hour. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $29. For comparison, the Charleston, SC average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $22 per hour, roughly in line with Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Summerville, South Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | $22 | $29 |
| Summerville, South Carolina | $22 | $29 |
| Charleston, South Carolina | $22 | $29 |
| Columbia, South Carolina | $21 | $28 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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LPN / LVN
- MUSC Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health
- Charleston, SC
$17-29/hour
LPN / LVN
- MUSC Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health
- North Charleston, SC
$17-29/hour
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