Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Beaufort, SC

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$39.03/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Beaufort, SC is $39.03 per hour. This is 4% lower than the South Carolina average of $40.58.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Beaufort, SC compared to State and National Averages

$39.03/hour

Beaufort, SC

30% lower than the US average.

$40.58/hour

South Carolina

25% lower than the US average.

$50.67/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Beaufort Compare to Other Cities

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Charleston, South Carolina

$43/hour

This is 10% higher than the Beaufort average of $39.03.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 23% lower than the Beaufort average of $39.03.

Fayetteville, North Carolina

$35/hour

This is 13% lower than the Beaufort average of $39.03.

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina pays Operating Room 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 Beaufort, SC average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Mount Pleasant, South Carolina pays 12% 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
Florence, South Carolina	$39	$39

What are the highest paying Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Beaufort?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. For comparison, the Beaufort, SC average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$39	$39

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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