Nurse Manager Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Nurse Manager Salary
$39.54/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Manager in South Carolina is $39.54 per hour. This is 26% lower than the US average of $49.87.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nurse Manager salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$39.54/hour
South Carolina
26% lower than the US average.
$49.87/hour
United States
How does the pay for Nurse Managers in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Florida ($54) and Georgia ($51). Florida has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $68. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Virginia pays 53% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $60 | $63 |
| Florida | $54 | $68 |
| Georgia | $51 | $53 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Ohio | $43 | $51 |
| Alabama | $43 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $41 | $43 |
Last updated on November 13, 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) - Manager, Hospice
- Gentiva Hospice
- Aiken, SC
- Sign-On Bonus
$68K-88K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Hospice
- Gentiva Hospice
- Columbia, SC
- Sign-On Bonus
$68K-88K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Infection Control
- Rock Hill Hosp PMN
- Rock Hill, SC
$35+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ED - Emergency Department
- Fort Mill Hosp PMN
- Fort Mill, SC
$35+/hour
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