New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$42.19/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in South Carolina is $42.19 per hour. This is 5% higher than the US average of $39.89.
Last updated on October 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$42.19/hour
South Carolina
5% higher than the US average.
$39.89/hour
United States
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 ($43) and Summerville, South Carolina ($42). Charleston, South Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the South Carolina average for New Graduate Nurses is $42 per hour — Mount Pleasant, South Carolina pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Charleston, South Carolina | $43 | $47 |
| Summerville, South Carolina | $42 | $44 |
| Beaufort, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
How does the pay for New Graduate Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($45) and Florida ($44). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the South Carolina average for New Graduate Nurses is $42 per hour — Virginia pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $49 | $51 |
| North Carolina | $45 | $58 |
| Florida | $44 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $42 | $45 |
| Georgia | $31 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
Perm Staff Jobs pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $39 per hour, followed by Tenet South Carolina ($35). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the South Carolina average for New Graduate Nurses is $42 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $44 |
| Tenet South Carolina | $35 | $35 |
Last updated on October 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Mount Pleasant, SC
$44+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Summerville, SC
$41-44/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Ladson, SC
$41-44/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital
- Summerville, SC
$41-44/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Cordesville, SC
$37-46/hour
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