Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Trauma ICU Nurse Salary
$38.70/hour
The average salary for a Trauma ICU Nurse in South Carolina is $38.70 per hour. This is 32% lower than the US average of $51.18.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$38.70/hour
South Carolina
32% lower than the US average.
$51.18/hour
United States
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Trauma ICU Nurses?
Charleston, South Carolina pays Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Mount Pleasant, South Carolina ($44) and Beaufort, South Carolina ($39). Charleston, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $39 per hour — Charleston, South Carolina pays 15% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, South Carolina | $45 | $47 |
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Beaufort, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
How does the pay for Trauma ICU Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($54) and Georgia ($49). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $39 per hour — Virginia pays 41% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $55 | $59 |
| North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
| Florida | $38 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $38 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 Trauma ICU Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $44 |
| Tenet South Carolina | $35 | $35 |
Last updated on November 10, 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) - SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Mount Pleasant, SC
$44+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- North Charleston, SC
$43-44/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Charleston, SC
$43-44/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Hilton Head, SC
$39+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Beaufort, SC
$39+/hour
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