Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina

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Average Clinical Nurse Salary

$40.04/hour

The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in South Carolina is $40.04 per hour. This is 33% lower than the US average of $53.19.

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Clinical Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages

$40.04/hour

South Carolina

33% lower than the US average.

$53.19/hour

United States

How does the pay for Clinical Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?

North Carolina pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Georgia ($48) and Tennessee ($42). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — North Carolina pays 33% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Carolina	$53	$58
Georgia	$48	$48
Tennessee	$42	$51
Florida	$37	$46

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Clinical Nurse jobs in South Carolina?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Clinical Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$44

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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