Registered Nurse Salary in South Carolina
Based on 50K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$79,900
$38.413/hr
vs National Average
$90,458
-11.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $102K
50K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,200 |
| 25th percentile | $75,210 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $79,900 |
| 75th percentile | $94,480 |
| 90th percentile | $102,040 |
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,610 |
| 2023 | $78,380 |
| 2024 | $79,900 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $75,610 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $78,380 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $79,900 | $90,458 |