Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Nurse Practitioner Salary
$48.41/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in South Carolina is $48.41 per hour. This is 57% lower than the US average of $75.77.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nurse Practitioner salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$48.41/hour
South Carolina
57% lower than the US average.
$75.77/hour
United States
How does the pay for Nurse Practitioners in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Florida pays Nurse Practitioners the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Maryland ($54) and Virginia ($52). Maryland has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Nurse Practitioners is $48 per hour — Florida pays 30% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $63 | $72 |
| Maryland | $54 | $73 |
| Virginia | $52 | $68 |
| North Carolina | $51 | $65 |
| Ohio | $50 | $64 |
| Alabama | $48 | $62 |
| Kentucky | $48 | $64 |
| Tennessee | $46 | $62 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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