Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in South Carolina?

The highest paying employer in South Carolina for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs is Interim HealthCare Inc, paying up to $26/hr. This is 22% higher than the average pay for Licensed Practical Nurse roles in South Carolina.

Q: What cities in South Carolina pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?

Rock Hill is currently the highest paying city in South Carolina for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs, paying up to $28/hr. This is 9% higher than the average pay for Licensed Practical Nurse roles in South Carolina. Other top paying cities include Chester, paying up to $28/hr, Lancaster, paying up to $28/hr, and Mount Pleasant, paying up to $29/hr.

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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 15% lower than the US average of $23.32.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages

$20.29/hour

South Carolina

15% lower than the US average.

$23.32/hour

United States

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Columbia, South Carolina	$21	$28

How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Carolina	$22	$28
Florida	$22	$28
Ohio	$22	$28
Georgia	$20	$27
Tennessee	$20	$25
Alabama	$19	$24

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in South Carolina?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Interim HealthCare Inc	$26	$26
Tenet South Carolina	$16	$16

Last updated on February 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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