Registered Nurse salary in South Carolina
Registered Nurses in South Carolina earn a median of $38.41 per hour, about $79,900 a year, 15% below the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $36.16 and $45.42 per hour. The highest median among South Carolina metro areas is in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, at $39.75 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $38.41median pay per hour
- $79,900median pay per year
- 50,300registered nurses employed in South Carolina
- #40of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in South Carolina: percentiles
| Level | South Carolina per hour | South Carolina per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.87 | $64,210 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $36.16 | $75,210 | $37.79 |
| Median | $38.41 | $79,900 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $45.42 | $94,470 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $49.06 | $102,040 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs South Carolina median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $39.75 | $82,680 | 3,110 | 3% above | $42.45 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $38.76 | $80,620 | 9,560 | 1% above | $38.39 |
| Sumter, SC | $38.58 | $80,240 | 700 | in line with | $43.83 |
| Florence, SC | $38.57 | $80,220 | 3,060 | in line with | $44.45 |
| Columbia, SC | $38.51 | $80,100 | 9,800 | in line with | $41.12 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $38.26 | $79,580 | 9,460 | in line with | $41.03 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $38.25 | $79,550 | 4,660 | in line with | $42.01 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $37.73 | $78,480 | 1,420 | 2% below | $38.49 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Registered Nurse pay in states next to South Carolina
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $41.61 | $86,560 | 8% above South Carolina |
| North Carolina | $39.36 | $81,860 | 2% above South Carolina |
What employers are posting in South Carolina
- 20roles with published pay
- $37.38median pay per hour
- $32–$47typical published range
- 3employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Amedisys | 15 | $37.02 |
| Select Medical | 4 | $46.59 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $54.12 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 20 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a registered nurse make in South Carolina?
The median is $38.41 per hour, about $79,900 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.87 and the top 10% earn over $49.06 (BLS, May 2024).
Which South Carolina city pays registered nurses the most?
Among South Carolina metro areas, Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC has the highest median at $39.75 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does South Carolina rank for registered nurse pay?
South Carolina ranks 40th of 50 states by median registered nurse pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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