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.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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