Nurse Practitioners pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for nurse practitioners is $59.28 an hour ($123,290 a year). About 5,670 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($132,300). South Carolina ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.67 | $97,080 |
| 25% of workers | $51.89 | $107,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.28 | $123,290 |
| 75% of workers | $63.57 | $132,220 |
| 90% of workers | $77.01 | $160,170 |
Nurse Practitioners pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $127,780 | 1,050 |
| Florence | $121,930 | 270 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $121,390 | 260 |
| Spartanburg | $121,120 | 260 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $119,280 | 1,120 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $119,130 | 260 |
| Columbia | $118,470 | 920 |
| Sumter | $112,080 | 80 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $82,360 |
| Physician Assistants | $122,490 |
| Paramedics | $53,550 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $359,500 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Pharmacists | $135,700 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,330 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $90,530 |
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