Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$39.71/hour
The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in South Carolina is $39.71 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $44.73.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$39.71/hour
South Carolina
13% lower than the US average.
$44.73/hour
United States
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
Only Beaufort, South Carolina reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. Beaufort, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $39. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Beaufort, South Carolina pays 16% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort, South Carolina | $33 | $39 |
How does the pay for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Florida ($33). For comparison, the South Carolina average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — North Carolina pays 46% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Florida | $33 | $41 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Mount Pleasant, SC
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Charleston, SC
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- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Moncks Corner, SC
$28-40/hour
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