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Caregiver pay in South Carolina
Home health and personal care aides in South Carolina earn a median $14.48 an hour — 16% below the U.S. median. CNAs earn $17.90. South Carolina ranks 41 of 51 for aide pay.
Home health & personal care aides
$14.48 / hour median
Most earn $11.35–$17.11. 40,750 people work in this role in South Carolina.
16% below the U.S. median ($17.21)Nursing assistants (CNAs)
$17.90 / hour median
Most earn $14.64–$21.52. 21,760 people work in this role in South Carolina.
12% below the U.S. median ($20.32)What this means for your job posts in South Carolina
- Pay $14.48 an hour and you're in the middle of the market — half of aides in South Carolina earn more.
- Pay $17.11 or more and you're in the top 10% for aide pay, which makes your post stand out.
- Below $11.35, nine in ten aides in South Carolina already earn more — expect very few applicants.
- CNAs earn a median $17.90 here, $3.42 more than aides. If you need certified staff, budget for the difference.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (bls.gov/oes). “Home health & personal care aides” is the federal category that covers most in-home caregivers. Figures include all employers, not only home-care agencies, and are hourly wages before benefits. Wages may have risen since May 2025 — always check your current state and city minimum wage.
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Caregiver pay in South Carolina: common questions
How much do caregivers make in South Carolina?
Home health and personal care aides in South Carolina earned a median $14.48 an hour in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $11.35 and $17.11.
How much do CNAs make in South Carolina?
Nursing assistants (CNAs) in South Carolina earned a median $17.90 an hour, with most between $14.64 and $21.52.
Is caregiver pay in South Carolina above the national average?
Median aide pay in South Carolina is 16% below the U.S. median of $17.21, ranking 41 of 51 (the 50 states and DC).
How many caregivers work in South Carolina?
About 40,750 home health and personal care aides and 21,760 nursing assistants were employed in South Carolina in May 2025.
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