Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$40.58/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in South Carolina is $40.58 per hour. This is 31% lower than the US average of $53.23.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$40.58/hour
South Carolina
31% lower than the US average.
$53.23/hour
United States
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Charleston, South Carolina pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $45 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 Operating Room Nurses is $41 per hour — Charleston, South Carolina pays 10% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, South Carolina | $45 | $47 |
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Summerville, South Carolina | $42 | $44 |
| Beaufort, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $75 per hour, followed by Virginia ($59) and Maryland ($56). Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $180. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Operating Room Nurses is $41 per hour — Georgia pays 84% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $75 | $180 |
| Virginia | $59 | $69 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Florida | $41 | $51 |
| Tennessee | $40 | $45 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $39 per hour, followed by Tenet South Carolina ($35). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Operating Room Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $44 |
| Tenet South Carolina | $35 | $35 |
Last updated on November 10, 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 Trident Hospital
- Hilton Head, SC
$39+/hour
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