Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary
$39.80/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Circulating Nurse in South Carolina is $39.80 per hour. This is 39% lower than the US average of $55.46.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Circulating Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$39.80/hour
South Carolina
39% lower than the US average.
$55.46/hour
United States
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Operating Room Circulating Nurses?
Charleston, South Carolina pays Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Mount Pleasant, South Carolina ($44) and Summerville, South Carolina ($42). Charleston, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Charleston, South Carolina pays 11% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, South Carolina | $44 | $47 |
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Summerville, South Carolina | $42 | $44 |
| Beaufort, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
| Florence, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Circulating Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Florida pays Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($41). Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Florida pays 14% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $45 | $56 |
| Tennessee | $41 | $42 |
Last updated on November 12, 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) - OR - Operating Room
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Mount Pleasant, SC
$44+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Mount Pleasant, SC
$44+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- North Charleston, SC
$40-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Charleston, SC
$40-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital
- Hilton Head, SC
$39+/hour
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