Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 140.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $96,510 per year or $46.40 per hour.
  • The percentage of South Carolina Nurse Practitioners who work in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #9 in South Carolina for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in South Carolina for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #493 in the nation for salary and #513 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #321 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to South Carolina

Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $96,510 or $46.40 per hour which is 6% less than the South Carolina average salary of $102,850.

AverageUpper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaSouth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$46.40$49.45-6.17%
Annual Salary$96,510$102,850-6.16%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $96,510 or $46.40 per hour which is 18% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageUpper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$46.40$56.75-18.24%
Annual Salary$96,510$118,040-18.24%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $115,098 which compares to the South Carolina average annual salary of $102,850. per year.

Cost-of-living in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 16% less than the South Carolina average, which means Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to South Carolina average.

  • South Carolina average salary is $102,850.
  • South Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $112,220.
  • Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $96,510.
  • Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $115,098.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area$96,51083.85%$115,098
South Carolina$102,85091.65%$112,220
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $82,490 and $101,180 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $127,170, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $61,530, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year14Under $61,530
15%2 – 4 years21$61,530 – $82,490
25%5 – 9 years35$82,490 – $99,250
25%10 – 14 years35$99,250 – $101,180
15%15 – 20 years21$99,250 – $127,170
10%20+ years14Above $127,170
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $96,510, Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($209,350).

However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($28,590), LPNs ($43,770), Registered Nurses ($67,020), and Nursing Instructors ($72,440).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$209,350
Nurse Practitioners$96,510
Nursing Instructors $72,440
Registered Nurses$67,020
LPNs$43,770
Nursing Assistants$28,590
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area is 140.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $96,510 per year or $46.40 per hour in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $115,098 per year or $55 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Upper Savannah South Carolina Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Anesthetists($209,350), Nurse Practitioners($96,510), Nursing Instructors ($72,440).


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