Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$38.58/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in South Carolina is $38.58 per hour. This is 33% lower than the US average of $51.19.
Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$38.58/hour
South Carolina
33% lower than the US average.
$51.19/hour
United States
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 South Carolina average for Intensive Care Unit Nurses is $39 per hour — Charleston, South Carolina pays 14% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, South Carolina | $44 | $47 |
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Summerville, South Carolina | $42 | $44 |
| Beaufort, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
| Florence, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Mount Pleasant, SC
$44+/hour
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- Mount Pleasant, SC
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- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Mount Pleasant, SC
$44+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Mount Pleasant, SC
$44+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
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- Mount Pleasant, SC
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