Nursing Assistants Salary in South Carolina: $37,220 Median Pay (May 2025 estimates)

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Median annual pay

$37,220 / year

11.9% below the national median

$17.98

Mean hourly wage

$37,390

Mean annual wage

21,760

Jobs in South Carolina

$17.90

Median hourly wage

Nursing Assistants pay in South Carolina: the full picture

Nursing Assistants in South Carolina earn a median of $37,220 per year ($17.90 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $37,390, across an estimated 21,760 jobs. That puts South Carolina 11.9% below the national median of $42,260 for nursing assistants.

Measure	Pay
Mean hourly wage	$17.98
Median annual wage	$37,220
Mean annual wage	$37,390
Median hourly wage	$17.90
Total employment	21,760

How South Carolina compares

Median annual pay for nursing assistants across the areas we track. The national median is included for reference.

South Carolina

$37,220

San Jose

$56,840

San Francisco

$56,080

Seattle

$51,990

Oregon

$49,830

Frequently asked questions

How much does a CNA make in South Carolina?

The median annual wage is $37,220 ($17.90/hour). The mean is $37,390 per year.

Is South Carolina a good place for nursing assistants pay-wise?

South Carolina pays 11.9% below the national median ($42,260), with about 21,760 jobs in the area.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.

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Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09. "Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less. "Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work (2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer, shift, experience, and certifications.