Travel Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,028/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in South Carolina is $2,028 per week. This is 8% lower than the US average of $2,200.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 3,956 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$2,028/week
South Carolina
8% lower than the US average.
$2,200/week
United States
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Travel Nurses?
Greenwood, South Carolina pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,403 per week, followed by Lancaster, South Carolina ($2,327) and Greer, South Carolina ($2,320). Columbia, South Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,060. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Nurses is $2,028 per week — Greenwood, South Carolina pays 18% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood, South Carolina | $2,403 | $2,960 |
| Lancaster, South Carolina | $2,327 | $3,022 |
| Greer, South Carolina | $2,320 | $2,320 |
| Summerville, South Carolina | $2,221 | $2,319 |
| Columbia, South Carolina | $2,198 | $3,060 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in South Carolina?
Cardiology earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in South Carolina, averaging $2,560 per week, followed by CVOR ($2,490) and Cardiac Cath Lab ($2,443). Cardiac Cath Lab has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,053. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Nurses is $2,028 per week — Cardiology earns 26% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | $2,560 | $2,600 |
| CVOR | $2,490 | $3,049 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,443 | $3,053 |
| Interventional Radiology | $2,443 | $3,053 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Ohio pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,209 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,196) and Virginia ($2,164). Ohio also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,800. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Nurses is $2,028 per week — Ohio pays 9% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $2,209 | $4,800 |
| West Virginia | $2,196 | $3,451 |
| Virginia | $2,164 | $3,767 |
| Kentucky | $2,101 | $3,900 |
| Florida | $2,034 | $4,189 |
| North Carolina | $2,026 | $4,074 |
| Alabama | $2,008 | $3,378 |
| Georgia | $1,997 | $3,995 |
| Tennessee | $1,935 | $3,813 |
| Mississippi | $1,861 | $3,540 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
Aptive Resources pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,400 per week, followed by First Connect Health ($3,025) and MetaSense, Inc. ($3,007). For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Nurses is $2,028 per week — Aptive Resources pays 68% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Aptive Resources | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| First Connect Health | $3,025 | $3,049 |
| MetaSense, Inc. | $3,007 | $3,007 |
| eHospitalHire | $2,985 | $2,985 |
| Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc. | $2,914 | $2,914 |
| AG Globe Services | $2,898 | $2,988 |
| Reliant Staffing Partners | $2,794 | $3,009 |
| Wise Medical Staffing | $2,708 | $2,808 |
| ProMed Staffing Resources B | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING | $2,700 | $2,700 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Cath Lab RN
- Greenwood, South Carolina
- Self Regional Healthcare
- PRN Healthcare and 29 others
UP TO $2,960/wk
NICU RN
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Greenville Memorial Hospital
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 17 others
UP TO $3,100/wk
NICU RN
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Greenville Memorial Hospital
- Assured Nursing and 12 others
UP TO $2,881/wk
Cath Lab RN
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Providence Health
- PRN Healthcare and 31 others
UP TO $3,053/wk
Cath Lab RN
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Providence Health
- Care Team Solutions and 6 others
UP TO $2,832/wk
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