Average New Graduate Nurse Salary

$38.84/hour

The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Florence, SC is $38.84 per hour. This is 9% lower than the South Carolina average of $42.44.

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

New Graduate Nurse salaries in Florence, SC compared to State and National Averages

$38.84/hour

Florence, SC

16% lower than the US average.

$42.44/hour

South Carolina

6% lower than the US average.

$44.95/hour

United States

How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Florence Compare to Other Cities

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Summerville, South Carolina

$42/hour

This is 8% higher than the Florence average of $38.84.

Charleston, South Carolina

$44/hour

This is 11% higher than the Florence average of $38.84.

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

$44/hour

This is 11% higher than the Florence average of $38.84.

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Charleston, South Carolina ($44) and Summerville, South Carolina ($42). Charleston, South Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Florence, SC average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Mount Pleasant, South Carolina pays 13% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina$44$44
Charleston, South Carolina$44$47
Summerville, South Carolina$42$44
Beaufort, South Carolina$39$39
Florence, South Carolina$39$39
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Florence?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. For comparison, the Florence, SC average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$39$39

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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