SC · Mount Pleasant · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Case Manager jobs in Mount Pleasant, SC

The median nurse case manager pay in the Mount Pleasant area is $38.76 per hour ($80,620 a year), with the typical range running from $37.53 to $46.95. That ranks 233rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse case manager pay, and 320th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Mount Pleasant. The free report below lists employers near Mount Pleasant and what they pay.

Nurse Case Manager pay in Mount Pleasant, SC

The metro median is 1% above the South Carolina statewide median of $38.41 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 9,560 registered nurses employed in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area, 24.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.85$70,41025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.53$78,06017% below U.S. median
Median$38.76$80,62014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.95$97,6604% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.41$100,6908% above U.S. median

How Mount Pleasant ranks

  • 233rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 320th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 8 South Carolina metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse case manager. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Mount Pleasant

  • Overall prices in Charleston-North Charleston run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 119.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.76 median hour buys what $38.39 buys at the national price level, 15% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,395
  • Per year: $69,768
  • Per month: $5,814

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charleston-North Charleston metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Mount Pleasant

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$246
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,366
13-week assignment$30,758

Travel nurse case manager assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Nurse Case Manager roles in South Carolina

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Hospitals in Mount Pleasant

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Mount Pleasant, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse case managers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mount Pleasant Hospital
Mount Pleasant, SC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center
Mount Pleasant, SC
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Charleston County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Charleston County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Nurse Case Manager pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Charleston, SC6 mi$38.76/hr157,665
North Charleston, SC14 mi$38.76/hr126,005
Savannah, GA95 mi$40.25/hr148,808
Columbia, SC104 mi$38.51/hr144,788
Augusta, GA134 mi$40.45/hr201,737
Wilmington, NC150 mi$36.40/hr125,284

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License and tax basics in South Carolina

South Carolina is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a South Carolina license by endorsement.

South Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

South Carolina state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Mount Pleasant

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Common questions

How much do nurse case managers make in Mount Pleasant, SC?

Nurse Case Managers in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area have a median pay of $38.76 per hour, about $80,620 a year. The middle half earn between $37.53 and $46.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Mount Pleasant a good place for nurse case managers once cost of living is counted?

Charleston-North Charleston ranks 320th of 335 metro areas for nurse case manager pay after adjusting for local prices, and 233rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do nurse case managers work in Mount Pleasant?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Mount Pleasant, led by Mount Pleasant Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Mount Pleasant as a nurse case manager?

South Carolina is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a South Carolina license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Mount Pleasant in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Charleston County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Mount Pleasant?

The federal per diem benchmark in Mount Pleasant is $246 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,366 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Emanate HealthGlendora, CA · 3 postings$84.00/ hr$84–$84
  • MultiCarePuyallup, WA · 6 postings$67.28/ hr$20–$95
  • UMass Memorial Health CareMilford, MA · 4 postings$60.11/ hr$40–$85
  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationLynwood, CA · 3 postings$55.33/ hr$38–$66

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2What they are offering now

Low$35Median$47.33High$65

180 Case Manager postings with published pay in the US, 156 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Case Manager roles

  1. RN Case Manager Hospice - Orangeburg, SCPermanent
    $80k–$85k/ year
    Amedisys · West Columbia, SC · posted 13 days ago

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