How much does a registered nurse make in South Carolina?
$82,360a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in South Carolina. That is $39.60 an hour or $6,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.60
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 49,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,860Median: $82,360Highest 10%: $106,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,860 | $32.14 | |
| 25th | $77,320 | $37.17 | |
| Median | $82,360 | $39.60 | |
| 75th | $97,230 | $46.75 | |
| 90th | $106,500 | $51.21 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $92,800 |
| Charlotte, NC | $90,620 |
| Augusta, GA | $87,760 |
| Sumter, SC | $86,260 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $82,360 |
| Columbia, SC | $81,920 |
| Greenville, SC | $81,400 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $81,400 |
| Florence, SC | $81,170 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $80,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 36. Indiana | $83,500 |
| 37. Oklahoma | $82,920 |
| 38. Ohio | $82,510 |
| 39. South Carolina | $82,360 |
| 40. Missouri | $81,780 |
| 41. Tennessee | $81,500 |
| 42. Kentucky | $81,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $39.60 ($82,360 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $82,360 against $97,550 nationally, 16% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for registered nurse pay?
South Carolina ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays registered nurses the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $92,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.