Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| South Carolina | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $123,290 | $135,791 | -9% |
| Median hourly wage | $59.27 | $65.28 | -9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $131,580.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in South Carolina is $123,290, or about $59.27 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. South Carolina is -9% below the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in South Carolina typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,670 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $123,290, South Carolina offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.