Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina

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Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$38.13/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in South Carolina is $38.13 per hour. This is 25% lower than the US average of $47.60.

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages

$38.13/hour

South Carolina

25% lower than the US average.

$47.60/hour

United States

How does the pay for Surgical ICU Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?

North Carolina pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Georgia ($46) and Florida ($38). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $38 per hour — North Carolina pays 37% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Carolina	$52	$58
Georgia	$46	$53
Florida	$38	$51
Virginia	$36	$38

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in South Carolina?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $39 per hour, followed by Tenet South Carolina ($35). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $38 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$39	$44
Tenet South Carolina	$35	$35

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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