Registered Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$22.72/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in South Carolina is $22.72 per hour. This is 84% lower than the US average of $41.76.
Last updated on April 24, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$22.72/hour
South Carolina
84% lower than the US average.
$41.76/hour
United States
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Registered 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 type of Registered Nurses make the most money in South Carolina?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in South Carolina?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice | $40 | $42 |
| Home Health | $40 | $44 |
| Intermediate Care | $27 | $41 |
| Med Surg / Telemetry | $25 | $41 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Georgia | $44 | $48 |
| Ohio | $44 | $47 |
| Alabama | $43 | $46 |
| Maryland | $42 | $50 |
| Virginia | $38 | $43 |
| Florida | $37 | $45 |
| West Virginia | $30 | $41 |
| Tennessee | $29 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Insight Global | $42 | $42 |
| Interim HealthCare Inc | $40 | $40 |
| HCA South Atlantic Division | $36 | $38 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $34 | $40 |
| LanceSoft - QIA | $31 | $31 |
| TalentBurst, Inc | $27 | $27 |
| Tenet North Cal | $18 | $28 |
| Tenet South Carolina | $18 | $28 |
Last updated on April 24, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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- Ladson, SC
- 3x12 hrs
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- Crescent Hospice
- Sumter, SC
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- Myrtle Beach, SC
$70K-100K/year
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- Interim HealthCare Inc
- Lexington, SC
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