Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Charleston, SC

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$44.52/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Charleston, SC is $44.52 per hour. This is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of $40.08.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Charleston, SC compared to State and National Averages

$44.52/hour

Charleston, SC

2% lower than the US average.

$40.08/hour

South Carolina

13% lower than the US average.

$45.44/hour

United States

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 14% lower than the Charleston average of $44.52.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 42% lower than the Charleston average of $44.52.

Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 13% lower than the Charleston average of $44.52.

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