Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Charleston, SC

Q: What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Charleston?

The highest paying agency or employer for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Charleston is currently HCA TriStar, with average pay up to $35/hr. This is 15% lower than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles. Other top agencies or employers in Charleston include HCA South Atlantic Division, with average pay up to $35/hr, Medical City Healthcare, with average pay up to $35/hr and Core Medical-Perm, with average pay up to $33/hr.

Q: What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Charleston is currently the highest paying city in South Carolina for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $44/hr. This is 1% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in South Carolina. Other top paying cities include Fairfax, paying up to $68/hr, Orangeburg, paying up to $68/hr, and Newberry, paying up to $68/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$40.90/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Charleston, SC is $40.90 per hour. This is 29% higher than the South Carolina average of $28.85.

Last updated on March 10, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Charleston, SC compared to State and National Averages

$40.90/hour

Charleston, SC

11% lower than the US average.

$28.85/hour

South Carolina

57% lower than the US average.

$45.25/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Charleston Compare to Other Cities

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Savannah, Georgia

$31/hour

This is 34% lower than the Charleston average of $41.14.

Statesboro, Georgia

$28/hour

This is 45% lower than the Charleston average of $41.14.

Augusta, Georgia

$33/hour

This is 23% lower than the Charleston average of $41.14.

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Charleston, South Carolina	$41	$44
Aiken, South Carolina	$30	$45
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina	$33	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Charleston?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA TriStar	$35	$38
HCA South Atlantic Division	$35	$38
Medical City Healthcare	$35	$35
Core Medical-Perm	$33	$37

Last updated on March 10, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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