Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin is 3,020.
  • Nursing Assistants in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin earn an average of $29,640 per year or $14.25 per hour.
  • The percentage of South Carolina Nursing Assistants who work in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Assistants who work in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin is less than 1%.

Rankings for Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin

  • Ranks #5 in South Carolina for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in South Carolina for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #332 in the nation for salary and #319 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #88 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to South Carolina

Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin Nursing Assistants earn an average of $29,640 or $14.25 per hour which is 1% more than the South Carolina average salary of $29,260.

AverageGreenville-Anderson-MauldinSouth Carolina% Difference
Hourly Wage$14.25$14.071.28%
Annual Salary$29,640$29,2601.30%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin Nursing Assistants earn an average of $29,640 or $14.25 per hour which is 10% less than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.

AverageGreenville-Anderson-MauldinU.S.%
Hourly Wage$14.25$15.99-10.88%
Annual Salary$29,640$33,250-10.86%
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, Nursing Assistants in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin earns an average annual salary of $32,554 which compares to the South Carolina average annual salary of $29,260. per year.

Cost-of-living in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin is 9% less than the South Carolina average, which means Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to South Carolina average.

  • South Carolina average salary is $29,260.
  • South Carolina cost-of-living adjusted salary is $31,926.
  • Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin average salary is $29,640.
  • Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin cost-of-living adjusted salary is $32,554.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin$29,64091.05%$32,554
South Carolina$29,26091.65%$31,926
U.S.$33,250$33,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, 50% of Nursing Assistants earn between $23,970 and $29,720 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $36,400, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.

Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $23,370, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year302Under $23,370
15%2 – 4 years453$23,370 – $23,970
25%5 – 9 years755$23,970 – $29,140
25%10 – 14 years755$29,140 – $29,720
15%15 – 20 years453$29,140 – $36,400
10%20+ years302Above $36,400
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 $29,640, Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($219,110), Nurse Practitioners ($102,390), Nursing Instructors ($81,470), Registered Nurses ($69,280), and LPNs ($46,820).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$219,110
Nurse Practitioners$102,390
Nursing Instructors $81,470
Registered Nurses$69,280
LPNs$46,820
Nursing Assistants$29,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin Nursing Assistants

The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin is 3,020.

Nursing Assistants earn an average of $29,640 per year or $14.25 per hour in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin Nursing Assistants earn an average of $32,554 per year or $16 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin are Nurse Anesthetists($219,110), Nurse Practitioners($102,390), Nursing Instructors ($81,470).


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