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Nurse Practitioners Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #48 of 51 · SC
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of nurse practitionerss in South Carolina earn between $97,080 and $160,170. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean nurse practitioners salary in South Carolina is $124,170, about 9.6% below the U.S. average ($137,300). That works out to roughly $60/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $128,380 | $125,150 | 110 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $127,780 | $126,750 | 1,050 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $123,780 | $120,550 | 180 |
| Florence, SC | $121,930 | $127,670 | 270 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $121,720 | $118,150 | 250 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $121,390 | $119,990 | 260 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $121,120 | $128,140 | 260 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $119,280 | $118,850 | 1,120 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in South Carolina?
The median nurse practitioners salary in South Carolina is $123,290 per year (mean $124,170), and about 80% earn between $97,080 and $160,170.
How much do nurse practitioners make per hour in South Carolina?
Roughly $60 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $124,170 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is South Carolina a high-paying state for nurse practitioners?
South Carolina ranks #48 of 51 states for nurse practitioners pay. Its mean salary of $124,170 is about 9.6% below the U.S. average of $137,300.
Which metro areas in South Carolina pay nurse practitioners the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in South Carolina for nurse practitioners are Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area ($128,380), Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($127,780), Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area ($123,780), by median annual wage.