Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Charleston, SC
Average Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$43.07/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Charleston, SC is $43.07 per hour. This is 11% higher than the South Carolina average of $38.47.
Last updated on May 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Charleston, SC compared to State and National Averages
$43.07/hour
Charleston, SC
7% lower than the US average.
$38.47/hour
South Carolina
20% lower than the US average.
$45.99/hour
United States
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Charleston Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Charleston Compare to Other Cities
Beaufort, South Carolina
$39/hour
This is 13% lower than the Charleston average of $44.13.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
$39/hour
This is 13% lower than the Charleston average of $44.13.
Bluffton, South Carolina
$33/hour
This is 34% lower than the Charleston average of $44.13.
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Charleston, South Carolina pays Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Myrtle Beach, 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 Charleston, SC average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $43 per hour — Charleston, South Carolina pays 2% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, South Carolina | $44 | $47 |
| Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | $44 | $46 |
| Summerville, South Carolina | $42 | $44 |
| Beaufort, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
| Florence, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Charleston?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Stepdown Nurses, averaging $43 per hour. For comparison, the Charleston, SC average for Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $43 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $43 |
Last updated on May 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Charleston, SC
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