In South Carolina, nurse midwives earn $118,100 at the median, or about $56.78 an hour. The range runs from $83K at the entry level to $135K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of South Carolina. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Nurse Midwives salary percentiles in South Carolina: 10th percentile $82,920, 25th percentile $104,950, median $118,100, 75th percentile $125,890, 90th percentile $135,180. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level nurse midwives (10th percentile) start around $83K. Mid-career wages sit at $118K. Top earners bring in $135K or more, a $52K spread from bottom to top.
How much do nurse midwives make in South Carolina?▼
The median is $118,100 a year, that works out to about $57 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $82,920, and experienced nurse midwives can clear $135,180. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $118K enough to live in South Carolina?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,128/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/month, which eats 17.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a nurse midwives salary go in South Carolina?▼
South Carolina has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nurse midwives salary is worth about $126,758 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do nurse midwives get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
