Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$37.09/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in South Carolina is $37.09 per hour. This is 35% lower than the US average of $49.89.
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$37.09/hour
South Carolina
35% lower than the US average.
$49.89/hour
United States
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Charleston, South Carolina pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $44 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 South Carolina average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $37 per hour — Charleston, South Carolina pays 18% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, South Carolina | $44 | $47 |
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | $43 | $44 |
| Beaufort, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
| Florence, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Maryland pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Georgia ($51) and Virginia ($49). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $37 per hour — Maryland pays 47% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Virginia | $49 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Ohio | $41 | $42 |
| Florida | $39 | $47 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
| Alabama | $36 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $39 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 Medical Surgical Nurses is $37 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $46 |
| Tenet South Carolina | $31 | $35 |
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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