verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Practitioner Salary in South Carolina

Median Annual in South Carolina
$123,290/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.28/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

groups Employed in SC
5,670
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$131,511 #41 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in South Carolina, explained

Nurse practitioners in South Carolina earn a median of $123,290 per year ($59.28 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $97,080, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $160,170. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within South Carolina.

Is $123,290 good pay in South Carolina?

Adjusted for South Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $123,290 is worth about $131,511 in national buying power — ranking South Carolina #41 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in South Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$97,080
$46.67/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$123,290
$59.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$160,170
$77.00/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs SC
South Carolina (here) $123,290 $131,511
Georgia $129,430 $134,413 −$6,140
North Carolina $128,990 $136,749 −$5,700

Nurse Practitioner in South Carolina: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in South Carolina?

Nurse practitioners in South Carolina earn a median of $123,290 per year ($59.28 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does South Carolina pay nurse practitioners well?

At $123,290, South Carolina pays 7% below the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 5,670 work in the state.

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