Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Charleston, SC
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$29.25/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Charleston, SC is $29.25 per hour. This is 41% lower than the South Carolina average of $41.38.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Charleston, SC compared to State and National Averages
$29.25/hour
Charleston, SC
57% lower than the US average.
$41.38/hour
South Carolina
11% lower than the US average.
$46.03/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Charleston Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Charleston Compare to Other Cities
Augusta, Georgia
$33/hour
This is 31% lower than the Charleston average of $43.72.
Dublin, Georgia
$31/hour
This is 39% lower than the Charleston average of $43.72.
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 38% lower than the Charleston average of $43.72.
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Charleston, South Carolina pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Summerville, South Carolina ($42) and Beaufort, South Carolina ($39). Charleston, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Charleston, SC average for Acute Care Nurses is $29 per hour — Charleston, South Carolina pays 49% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, South Carolina | $44 | $47 |
| Summerville, South Carolina | $42 | $44 |
| Beaufort, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Charleston?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $30 per hour. For comparison, the Charleston, SC average for Acute Care Nurses is $29 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $30 | $30 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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