Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$43.80/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Mount Pleasant, SC is $43.80 per hour. This is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of $39.30.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$43.80/hour

Mount Pleasant, SC

4% lower than the US average.

$39.30/hour

South Carolina

16% lower than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Mount Pleasant Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 29% lower than the Mount Pleasant average of $43.80.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 1% higher than the Mount Pleasant average of $43.80.

Gainesville, Florida

$45/hour

This is 2% higher than the Mount Pleasant average of $43.80.

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

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Charleston, South Carolina ($44) and Summerville, South Carolina ($42). Charleston, South Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Mount Pleasant, SC average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour, roughly in line with Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina$44$44
Charleston, South Carolina$44$47
Summerville, South Carolina$42$44
Beaufort, South Carolina$39$39
What are the highest paying Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Mount Pleasant?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. For comparison, the Mount Pleasant, SC average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$44$44

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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