Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$43.80/hour

The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Mount Pleasant, SC is $43.80 per hour. This is 12% higher than the South Carolina average of $38.54.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Mount Pleasant, SC compared to State and National Averages

$43.80/hour

Mount Pleasant, SC

3% lower than the US average.

$38.54/hour

South Carolina

17% lower than the US average.

$45.21/hour

United States

How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Mount Pleasant Compare to Other Cities

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Charleston, South Carolina

$44/hour

This is 1% higher than the Mount Pleasant average of $43.80.

Beaufort, South Carolina

$39/hour

This is 12% lower than the Mount Pleasant average of $43.80.

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

$39/hour

This is 12% lower than the Mount Pleasant average of $43.80.

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

Charleston, South Carolina pays Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Mount Pleasant, South Carolina ($44) and Summerville, South Carolina ($42). Charleston, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Mount Pleasant, SC average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Charleston, South Carolina pays 1% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Charleston, South Carolina$44$47
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina$44$44
Summerville, South Carolina$42$44
Beaufort, South Carolina$39$39

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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