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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in South Carolina

Official May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) pay data for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in South Carolina — median, mean, and employment, sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Median annual pay
$61,820 / year
4.0% below the national median
$30.37
Mean hourly wage
$63,170
Mean annual wage
9,400
Jobs in South Carolina
$29.72
Median hourly wage
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in South Carolina: the full picture

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in South Carolina earn a median of $61,820 per year ($29.72 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $63,170, across an estimated 9,400 jobs. That puts South Carolina 4.0% below the national median of $64,400 for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.

MeasurePay
Mean hourly wage$30.37
Median annual wage$61,820
Mean annual wage$63,170
Median hourly wage$29.72
Total employment9,400

How South Carolina compares

Median annual pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses across the areas we track. The national median is included for reference.

South Carolina
$61,820
San Jose
$95,320
San Francisco
$94,310
Washington
$83,150
Alaska
$80,800
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a LPN/LVN make in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $61,820 ($29.72/hour). The mean is $63,170 per year.
Is South Carolina a good place for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses pay-wise?
South Carolina pays 4.0% below the national median ($64,400), with about 9,400 jobs in the area.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.

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Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09. "Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less. "Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work (2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer, shift, experience, and certifications.