Float Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Float Nurse Salary
$37.65/hour
The average salary for a Float Nurse in South Carolina is $37.65 per hour. This is 21% lower than the US average of $45.72.
Last updated on October 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Float Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$37.65/hour
South Carolina
21% lower than the US average.
$45.72/hour
United States
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Float Nurses?
Summerville, South Carolina pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Beaufort, South Carolina ($39) and Florence, South Carolina ($39). Summerville, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Float Nurses is $38 per hour — Summerville, South Carolina pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Summerville, South Carolina | $42 | $44 |
| Beaufort, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
| Florence, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
How does the pay for Float Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Georgia ($51) and North Carolina ($46). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Float Nurses is $38 per hour — Virginia pays 38% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $52 | $56 |
| Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $58 |
| Kentucky | $43 | $46 |
| Florida | $39 | $51 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $39 per hour, followed by Tenet South Carolina ($31). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Float Nurses is $38 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $46 |
| Tenet South Carolina | $31 | $31 |
Last updated on October 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital
- Summerville, SC
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- Hilton Head, SC
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
- HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital
- Beaufort, SC
$39+/hour
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- HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital
- Florence, SC
$39+/hour
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- HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital
- Ridgeland, SC
$32-43/hour
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