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How Much Does an LPN Make in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, SC in 2026?

Typical pay for LPNs in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, from federal wage data (May 2024), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across South Carolina.

$58,250
Typical pay a year
$28.00
Typical pay an hour
-6%
vs South Carolina · -10% vs US
280
LPNs employed in the area
Where LPN pay falls in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$46,740
Starting out
$51,320
First years
$58,250
Typical
$61,750
Experienced
$69,060
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

A typical LPN in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, South Carolina earns $28.00 per hour, or $58,250 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $4,854 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $46,740, and the top 10% of earners make over $69,060.

That pay is 6% below the South Carolina figure of $61,820 and 10% below the national figure of $64,400. About 280 LPNs work in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area.

LPN pay in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $28.00 an hour, or $58,250 a year.
  • That is 6% below the South Carolina figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $46,740; the top 10% make over $69,060.

BLS OES May 2024

How much does an LPN make in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area?

Pay in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $22.47 an hour to more than $33.20 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the South Carolina and national figures.

LPN pay by career stage in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

LPN pay by career stage in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area
Career stageSouthern South Carolina nonmetropolitan areaSouth CarolinaUnited States
Starting out$46,740$22.47 an hour$50,370$24.22 an hour$49,740$23.91 an hour
First years$51,320$24.68 an hour$57,390$27.59 an hour$59,000$28.37 an hour
Typical LPN$58,250$28.00 an hour$61,820$29.72 an hour$64,400$30.96 an hour
Experienced$61,750$29.69 an hour$71,220$34.24 an hour$76,030$36.55 an hour
Top 10%$69,060$33.20 an hour$76,420$36.74 an hour$83,440$40.12 an hour

BLS OES May 2024 (the latest vintage BLS published for this area; state and national columns are May 2025) · city figures cover Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

How Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area compares with other South Carolina cities

Gastonia pays LPNs the most in South Carolina at $65,140 a year, $6,890 more than Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area. The lowest-paying area in the state is Myrtle Beach at $58,930.

Typical LPN pay by metro area in South Carolina
#CityTypical payHourlyVs Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan areaLPNs employed
1Gastonia
metro incl. Concord
$65,140$31.32+12%3,890
2Bluffton$64,270$30.90+10%250
3Charleston
metro incl. North Charleston
$64,100$30.82+10%1,480
4Richmond County$63,760$30.65+9%1,220
5Spartanburg$63,390$30.48+9%430
6Sumter$62,640$30.11+8%160
7Columbia$62,110$29.86+7%1,600
8Greer
metro incl. Anderson · Greenville
$61,960$29.79+6%1,680
9Florence$59,700$28.70+2%680
10North Myrtle Beach
metro incl. Conway · Myrtle Beach
$58,930$28.33+1%590

Every metro area in South Carolina with LPN wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · South Carolina typical pay $61,820

Is Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area a good place to work as an LPN?

-10%
vs national pay · -6% vs South Carolina
280
LPNs employed in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

LPNs in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $58,250 a year, 10% below the national rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an LPN make in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, SC?
A typical LPN in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area earns $58,250 a year, or $28.00 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $46,740 and the top 10% earn over $69,060.
How much does an LPN make an hour in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for LPNs in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area is $28.00. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $22.47, and the top 10% earn over $33.20 an hour.
What is the starting pay for an LPN in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level LPN positions in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $22.47 an hour, or $46,740 a year.
Is LPN pay in Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of South Carolina?
Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area pay is 6% below the South Carolina figure of $61,820 a year. Gastonia pays the most in South Carolina at $65,140.

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