Registered Nurses Salary in Southern South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,420 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.66
10th percentile $64,590
90th percentile $101,830
Employed locally 1,060
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,590
    25th
    $75,860
    50th (median)
    $80,420
    75th
    $98,480
    90th
    $101,830

    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

    Related occupations in Southern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,250
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,620
    Nurse Practitioners $119,300
    Pharmacists $130,030
    Emergency Medical Technicians $41,600
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $38,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Southern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southern South Carolina is $38.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.08 or more per hour.

    Is Southern South Carolina above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southern South Carolina is 14.1% 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 Southern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $64,590 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,860.