Rehabilitation Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Rehabilitation Nurse Salary
$42.99/hour
The average salary for a Rehabilitation Nurse in South Carolina is $42.99 per hour. This is 19% lower than the US average of $51.31.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Rehabilitation Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$42.99/hour
South Carolina
19% lower than the US average.
$51.31/hour
United States
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Rehabilitation Nurses?
Charleston, South Carolina pays Rehabilitation Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Mount Pleasant, South Carolina ($44) and Summerville, South Carolina ($43). Charleston, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Rehabilitation Nurses is $43 per hour — Charleston, South Carolina pays 2% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, South Carolina | $44 | $47 |
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Summerville, South Carolina | $43 | $44 |
| Lexington, South Carolina | $42 | $46 |
| Beaufort, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
| Florence, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
How does the pay for Rehabilitation Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Rehabilitation Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($52) and Georgia ($49). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Rehabilitation Nurses is $43 per hour — Virginia pays 22% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $52 | $54 |
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Florida | $48 | $53 |
| Ohio | $47 | $51 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Mississippi | $41 | $42 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| West Virginia | $40 | $41 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Rehabilitation Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Rehabilitation Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Rehabilitation Nurses is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $45 |
Last updated on September 28, 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) - Manager, Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo
- Newberry, SC
$22-68/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- MUSC Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health
- Mount Pleasant, SC
$44+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- MUSC Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health
- Ladson, SC
$41-44/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- MUSC Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health
- Summerville, SC
$41-44/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo
- Lexington, SC
$38-46/hour
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