Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$36.73/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in South Carolina is $36.73 per hour. This is 26% lower than the US average of $46.20.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$36.73/hour
South Carolina
26% lower than the US average.
$46.20/hour
United States
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Charleston, South Carolina pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Mount Pleasant, South Carolina ($44) and Florence, South Carolina ($39). Charleston, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $37 per hour — Charleston, South Carolina pays 19% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, South Carolina | $44 | $47 |
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Florence, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Maryland pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Virginia ($49) and Georgia ($48). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $37 per hour — Maryland pays 48% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Virginia | $49 | $52 |
| Georgia | $48 | $52 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $58 |
| Florida | $40 | $53 |
| Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $38 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 Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $37 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $46 |
| Tenet South Carolina | $31 | $35 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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