Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Charleston, SC

Q: What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

Mount Pleasant is currently the highest paying city in South Carolina for Psychiatric Nurse jobs, paying up to $44/hr. This is 33% higher than the average pay for Psychiatric Nurse roles in South Carolina. Other top paying cities include Charleston, paying up to $47/hr, Myrtle Beach, paying up to $44/hr, and Lexington, paying up to $46/hr.

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$29.48/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Charleston, SC is $29.48 per hour. This is 30% lower than the South Carolina average of $38.45.

Estimate based on Payscale data.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Charleston, SC compared to State and National Averages

$29.48/hour

Charleston, SC

70% lower than the US average.

$38.45/hour

South Carolina

31% lower than the US average.

$50.20/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Charleston Compare to Other Cities

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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

$44/hour

This is 2% higher than the Charleston average of $43.06.

Beaufort, South Carolina

$39/hour

This is 10% lower than the Charleston average of $43.06.

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

$39/hour

This is 10% lower than the Charleston average of $43.06.

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina	$44	$44
Charleston, South Carolina	$43	$47
Beaufort, South Carolina	$39	$39

What are the highest paying Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Charleston?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$32	$44

Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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