New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$31.17/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in South Carolina is $31.17 per hour. This is 16% higher than the US average of $26.23.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
New Graduate Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$31.17/hour
South Carolina
16% higher than the US average.
$26.23/hour
United States
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | $33 | $44 |
How does the pay for New Graduate Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for New Graduate Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $29 | $35 |
| Tennessee | $26 | $28 |
| Virginia | $26 | $26 |
| Florida | $26 | $26 |
Last updated on February 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Piedmont Medical Center
- Rock Hill, SC
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$31+/hour
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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- Piedmont Medical Center
- Rock Hill, SC
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$31+/hour
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