Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Hilton Head, SC

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$39.03/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Hilton Head, SC is $39.03 per hour. This is 6% lower than the South Carolina average of $41.38.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Hilton Head, SC compared to State and National Averages

$39.03/hour

Hilton Head, SC

18% lower than the US average.

$41.38/hour

South Carolina

11% lower than the US average.

$45.99/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Hilton Head Island Compare to Other Cities

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Augusta, Georgia

$50/hour

This is 22% higher than the Hilton Head Island average of $39.03.

Waycross, Georgia

$29/hour

This is 33% lower than the Hilton Head Island average of $39.03.

Macon, Georgia

$44/hour

This is 11% higher than the Hilton Head Island average of $39.03.

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 Hilton Head, SC average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Charleston, South Carolina pays 13% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Charleston, South Carolina	$44	$47
Summerville, South Carolina	$42	$44
Beaufort, South Carolina	$39	$39

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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