Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina

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Average Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salary

$39.68/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Scrub Nurse in South Carolina is $39.68 per hour. This is 68% lower than the US average of $66.55.

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

Operating Room Scrub Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages

$39.68/hour

South Carolina

68% lower than the US average.

$66.55/hour

United States

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

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina pays Operating Room Scrub 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 South Carolina average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Mount Pleasant, South Carolina pays 10% 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

How does the pay for Operating Room Scrub Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?

Only Florida reports pay data for Operating Room Scrub Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Florida pays 30% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Florida	$51	$51

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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