Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Charleston, SC

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$44.90/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Charleston, SC is $44.90 per hour. This is 18% higher than the South Carolina average of $36.78.

Last updated on August 19, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Charleston, SC compared to State and National Averages

$44.90/hour

Charleston, SC

5% lower than the US average.

$36.78/hour

South Carolina

29% lower than the US average.

$47.37/hour

United States

How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Charleston Compare to Other Cities

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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

$33/hour

This is 36% lower than the Charleston average of $45.04.

Beaufort, South Carolina

$33/hour

This is 35% lower than the Charleston average of $45.04.

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

$33/hour

This is 35% lower than the Charleston average of $45.04.

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Charleston, South Carolina pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Myrtle Beach, 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 Charleston, SC average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $45 per hour, roughly in line with Charleston, South Carolina.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Charleston, South Carolina	$45	$47
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina	$44	$46
Summerville, South Carolina	$42	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Charleston?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. For comparison, the Charleston, SC average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $45 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$46	$46

Last updated on August 19, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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