Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Charleston, SC
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$44.74/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Charleston, SC is $44.74 per hour. This is 15% higher than the South Carolina average of $38.21.
Last updated on August 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Charleston, SC compared to State and National Averages
$44.74/hour
Charleston, SC
8% lower than the US average.
$38.21/hour
South Carolina
26% lower than the US average.
$48.32/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Charleston Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Charleston Compare to Other Cities
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
$44/hour
This is 2% lower than the Charleston average of $44.74.
Summerville, South Carolina
$33/hour
This is 36% lower than the Charleston average of $44.74.
Beaufort, South Carolina
$39/hour
This is 15% lower than the Charleston average of $44.74.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Charleston?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $46 |
Last updated on August 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- North Charleston, SC
$44-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- North Charleston, SC
$44-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Charleston, SC
$44-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Charleston, SC
$44-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- North Charleston, SC
$40-47/hour
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