Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$27.90/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Rock Hill, SC is $27.90 per hour. This is 38% lower than the South Carolina average of $38.64.

Last updated on April 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Rock Hill, SC compared to State and National Averages

$27.90/hour

Rock Hill, SC

61% lower than the US average.

$38.64/hour

South Carolina

16% lower than the US average.

$44.87/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Rock Hill Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$55/hour

This is 38% higher than the Rock Hill average of $33.90.

Charleston, South Carolina

$44/hour

This is 23% higher than the Rock Hill average of $33.90.

Savannah, Georgia

$31/hour

This is 10% lower than the Rock Hill average of $33.90.

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

Charleston, South Carolina pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Mount Pleasant, South Carolina ($44) and Summerville, South Carolina ($42). Charleston, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Rock Hill, SC average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $28 per hour — Charleston, South Carolina pays 59% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Charleston, South Carolina$44$47
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina$44$44
Summerville, South Carolina$42$44
Beaufort, South Carolina$39$39

Last updated on April 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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