Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Lancaster, SC
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$31.71/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Lancaster, SC is $31.71 per hour. This is 22% lower than the South Carolina average of $38.76.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Lancaster, SC compared to State and National Averages
$31.71/hour
Lancaster, SC
43% lower than the US average.
$38.76/hour
South Carolina
17% lower than the US average.
$45.44/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lancaster Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Lancaster Compare to Other Cities
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is equal to the Lancaster average
Hickory, North Carolina
$52/hour
This is 39% higher than the Lancaster average of $31.71.
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
$55/hour
This is 42% higher than the Lancaster average of $31.71.
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Charleston, South Carolina pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Mount Pleasant, South Carolina ($44) and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ($43). Charleston, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Lancaster, SC average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Charleston, South Carolina pays 40% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, South Carolina | $45 | $47 |
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | $43 | $46 |
| Summerville, South Carolina | $42 | $44 |
| Beaufort, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
| Florence, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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