Registered Nurses Salary in South Carolina
Registered Nurses in South Carolina earn a median of $82,360 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 49,750
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,860; the top 10% earn over $106,520. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Critical Care Nurses$82,360 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,820 median in South Carolina
- Acute Care Nurses$82,360 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$122,390 median in South Carolina
- Nurse Practitioners$123,290 median in South Carolina
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$341,960 median in South Carolina
Registered Nurses pay in South Carolina
How much do registered nurses make in South Carolina?
The median is $82,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,860 and the top 10% earn over $106,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−16% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.