Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary
$39.13/hour
The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in South Carolina is $39.13 per hour. This is 34% lower than the US average of $52.30.
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$39.13/hour
South Carolina
34% lower than the US average.
$52.30/hour
United States
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses?
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina pays Post Anesthesia Care 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 Post Anesthesia Care 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 |
How does the pay for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($52) and Florida ($44). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $39 per hour — Virginia pays 44% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $56 | $62 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Florida | $44 | $51 |
| Tennessee | $40 | $41 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Post Anesthesia Care Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $38 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 Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $44 |
| Tenet South Carolina | $35 | $35 |
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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Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Mount Pleasant, SC
$44+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Mount Pleasant, SC
$44+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- North Charleston, SC
$31-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Charleston, SC
$31-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Hilton Head, SC
$39+/hour
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