Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$42.24/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in South Carolina is $42.24 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $47.78.
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$42.24/hour
South Carolina
13% lower than the US average.
$47.78/hour
United States
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Only Florence, South Carolina reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Nursing Home Nurses is $42 per hour — Florence, South Carolina pays 8% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Florence, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Maryland pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Virginia ($53) and North Carolina ($52). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Nursing Home Nurses is $42 per hour — Maryland pays 32% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Virginia | $53 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Florida | $49 | $53 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Ohio | $46 | $51 |
| Kentucky | $43 | $46 |
| Alabama | $40 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Nursing Home Nurses is $42 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $42 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Tidelands Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health
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- Kingstree, SC
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