Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$43.84/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in South Carolina is $43.84 per hour. This is 18% lower than the US average of $51.78.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages

$43.84/hour

South Carolina

18% lower than the US average.

$51.78/hour

United States

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

Lexington, South Carolina pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ($40) and Florence, South Carolina ($39). Lexington, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $44 per hour — Lexington, South Carolina pays 4% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lexington, South Carolina$42$46
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina$40$44
Florence, South Carolina$39$39
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?

Virginia pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $53 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 Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $44 per hour — Virginia pays 21% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Virginia$53$54
North Carolina$52$58
Georgia$49$53
Ohio$47$51
Florida$46$53
Kentucky$45$46
Mississippi$41$42
Alabama$41$42
West Virginia$39$41
Tennessee$38$40
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in South Carolina?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$38$45

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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