Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$39.30/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in South Carolina is $39.30 per hour. This is 34% lower than the US average of $52.79.
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$39.30/hour
South Carolina
34% lower than the US average.
$52.79/hour
United States
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 South Carolina average for Psychiatric Nurses is $39 per hour — Mount Pleasant, South Carolina pays 11% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Charleston, South Carolina | $44 | $47 |
| Summerville, South Carolina | $42 | $44 |
| Beaufort, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($46) and Tennessee ($44). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Psychiatric Nurses is $39 per hour — Virginia pays 31% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $51 | $56 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $58 |
| Tennessee | $44 | $46 |
| Florida | $41 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Psychiatric Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $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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Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- HCA Healthcare Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness
- Mount Pleasant, SC
$44+/hour
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- HCA Healthcare Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness
- Hilton Head, SC
$39+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- HCA Healthcare Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness
- Beaufort, SC
$39+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- HCA Healthcare Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness
- Florence, SC
$39+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- HCA Healthcare Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness
- Ridgeland, SC
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