Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in South Carolina?

The highest paying employer in South Carolina for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs is Tenet South Carolina, paying up to $29/hr. This is 11% higher than the average pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse roles in South Carolina.

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

Lexington is currently the highest paying city in South Carolina for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs, paying up to $46/hr. This is 44% higher than the average pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse roles in South Carolina. Other top paying cities include Columbia, paying up to $46/hr, Fairfax, paying up to $68/hr, and Orangeburg, paying up to $68/hr.

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$25.45/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in South Carolina is $25.45 per hour. This is 49% lower than the US average of $37.89.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages

$25.45/hour

South Carolina

49% lower than the US average.

$37.89/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lexington, South Carolina	$45	$46
Columbia, South Carolina	$43	$46
Aiken, South Carolina	$33	$45

How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Carolina	$58	$58
Georgia	$42	$53
Alabama	$36	$40
Virginia	$33	$35
Florida	$31	$34
Tennessee	$29	$32

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in South Carolina?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet South Carolina	$29	$29

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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