Registered Nurses Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $78,480 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.73
10th percentile $62,540
90th percentile $94,450
Employed locally 1,420
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,540
    25th
    $66,240
    50th (median)
    $78,480
    75th
    $87,460
    90th
    $94,450

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 97% Median Registered Nurses salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $100,980
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $92,470
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $91,600
    Wisconsin $86,070
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $84,780

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,200
    Pharmacists $134,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,670
    Nurse Practitioners $116,500
    Dental Hygienists $85,400
    Physical Therapists $94,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Hilton Head Island, SC is $37.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.92 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 16.2% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $62,540 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,240.