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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$29.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,300/year ($4,108/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,820 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $71,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,400 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $61,820 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,300 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $61,820 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,238 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,729 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$2,552 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,300 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,108 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in South Carolina?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in South Carolina is $61,820 per year ($29.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,390 and $71,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $61,820, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $49,300 per year ($4,108 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 9,400 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in South Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified South Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for South Carolina.