WalletHub recently released its study on 2024's Best & Worst States for Nurses and South Carolina ranked as the 8th WORST in the country.
WalletHub compared the relative attractiveness of the 50 states across 20 key metrics. The data set ranges from job openings for nurses per capita and average salaries to mandatory overtime restrictions and the quality of nursing homes.
The Nursing Market in South Carolina (1=Best; 25=Avg.):
- Overall Rank: 43rd
- 40th – Monthly Avg. Starting Salary for Nurses (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
- 18th – Nurses per Capita
- 15th – Projected Share of Elderly Population by 2030
- 29th – Nursing-Job Openings per Capita
- 35th – Average Annual Salary for Nurses (Adjusted for Cost of Living)
- 20th – Share of Best Nursing Homes
- 24th – Projected Competition by 2030
- 18th – Avg. Number of Work Hours
To see the full report, click here.
