Nurse pay in South Carolina
Nurses in South Carolina are being offered a median $85,800 a year right now across 378 live job postings that state pay — ranking #39 of 51 states. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $61k
- 25th percentile
- $70k
- 75th percentile
- $103k
- 90th percentile
- $114k
Where does your pay sit in South Carolina?
Checked against 378 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $61k
- 25th percentile
- $70k
- 75th percentile
- $103k
- 90th percentile
- $114k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
South Carolina market overview
- 25th percentile
- $70,221
- Median
- $85,800
- 75th percentile
- $102,953
- 90th percentile
- $114,254
- Median hourly (181 postings)
- $34/hr
- Sign-on bonus, median (199 postings)
- $10,000
- Sign-on bonus, highest posted
- $30,000
- Live postings stating pay
- 378
Annual figures are posted offers (midpoint of stated ranges) on live listings, updated October 26, 2026.
What each specialty is offered in South Carolina
| Specialty | Median | 90th percentile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | $93k | $104k | 17 |
| Acute Care | $92k | $99k | 9 |
| Travel | $88k | $100k | 9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $115k | $127k | 8 |
| Practical Nurse | $54k | $60k | 8 |
| Geriatric | $69k | $76k | 6 |
| Home Health | $75k | $86k | 6 |
| Medical/Surgical | $86k | $94k | 6 |
| Nursing Management/Admin | $90k | $96k | 6 |
| Pediatric | $80k | $99k | 6 |
| Cardiac | $93k | $106k | 5 |
| General | $100k | $122k | 5 |
Highest-offering employers in South Carolina right now
- #1$117k
Lowcountry Urgent Care
median across 3 priced postings
- #2$113k
Fusion Medical Staffing
median across 4 priced postings
- #3$113k
Veterans Health Administration
median across 36 priced postings
- #4$109k
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
median across 6 priced postings
- #5$107k
CVS Health
median across 3 priced postings
What are you being paid?
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What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing roles in South CarolinaEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
- Offer in hand?Review an offerTurn it into a full-year number, see what it's worth where you'd live, and compare offers side by side.
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- CommunityAsk nurses what they really take homeDifferentials, ratios, and the offer nobody posts. Bring your number and compare notes.
Want the craft behind the numbers — differentials, negotiating, travel packages? Read the pay & salary guides.
Questions nurses ask
- How much do nurses make in South Carolina?
- Across 378 live job postings in South Carolina that state pay, the median posted offer is $85,800 a year (about $34/hr). The middle half of postings runs $70,221–$102,953, and the top 10% start at $114,254.
- How does South Carolina nurse pay compare nationally?
- South Carolina's posted median of $85,800 is 10% below the national median ($95,680), ranking #39 of 51 states on the Pay Index right now.
- Do South Carolina nursing jobs offer sign-on bonuses?
- 199 live postings in South Carolina advertise a sign-on bonus right now, with a median of $10,000 and offers up to $30,000.