While it is well known that the cost of living in South Carolina can be very affordable, it’s also true that the average income levels in the state are not as high as in other parts of the country. So how can you plan for your retiree lifestyle on an average income? Here are some suggestions that may help you meet your financial goals and help you to stretch your retirement budget.
Introduction
Salaries for human resources representatives vary by location, experience and industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average salary for this position in 2015 was $58,160 per year. The lowest 10 percent of earners made less than $33,820 per year, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $118,910 annually
South Carolina is one of the lower paying states for registered nurses. The registered nurse salary in South Carolina is $64,840 per year. This means that nurses in South Carolina earn an average of $31.17 per hour. On the other hand, the national average for registered nurses is $77,460 per year. This annual salary is approximately $37.24 per hour.
(Data courtesy of the Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Use Salary Explorer to see which cities in South Carolina are paying registered nurses the most.
Highest Paying Cities in
South Carolina
For Travel Nurses
Average gross weekly nurse pay in the top cities/wider metro area
- Summerville – $2,117
- Myrtle Beach – $2,091
- Walterboro – $2,013
- Charleston – $1,978
- Mount Pleasant – $1,862
- Rock Hill – $1,825
- Hilton Head Island – $1,811
- Hardeeville – $1,799
- Greenville – $1,746
- Florence – $1,605
(Trusted Health Data)
Highest Paying Cities in
South Carolina
For Registered Nurses
Average annual nurse salary in the following cities/wider metro areas
- Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area – $79,070
- Hilton Head Island/Bluffton/Beaufort – $69,620
- Charleston/North Charleston – $68,630
- Upper Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area – $64,660
- Columbia – $64,290
- Spartanburg – $64,110
- Greenville/Anderson/Mauldin – $63,060
- Sumter – $62,990
- Florence – $62,970
- Myrtle Beach/Conway/North Myrtle Beach (SC-NC) – $62,750
(Data courtesy of the Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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Full breakdown of pay data and cost of living in cities across the USAccess Salary Explorer
Highest Paying Nurse Specialties in
South Carolina
Average annual nurse salary for the following nurse specialties
- Med/Surg Nurse – $91,032 (Range of $82,354 – $101,412)
- Progressive Care Nurse – $81,157 (Range of $71,439 – $92,003)
- Operating Room Nurse – $73,818 (Range of $66,232 – $81,605)
- Emergency Nurse – $71,818 (Range of $64,133 – $79,769)
- ICU Nurse – $71,337 (Range of $64,275 – $77,525)
- Labor and Delivery Nurse – $69,300 (Range of $63,100 – $78,500)
- Pediatric Nurse – $67,800 (Range of $61,500 – $77,700)
(Data courtesy of Salary.com)
Cost of Living
South Carolina
Although nurse salaries in South Carolina may be 16% lower than the national average, living in South Carolina costs about average. South Carolina ranks close to the national cost of living index. While your nursing salary may be lower, the cost of rent alone may make up for it. For more detailed cost of living by city, check out the nurse Salary Explorer.
(Data courtesy of World Population Review)
Job Growth for Nurses in
South Carolina
South Carolina is a popular destination for staff and travel nurses alike. In 2018, South Carolina was home to more than 44,840 nurses.
However, South Carolina has a strong job outlook, as the number of nurses in South Carolina is expected to grow. Registered nurse jobs are forecasted to grow by more than 9% between 2018 and 2028, bringing the total number of working nurses in South Carolina to more than 49,050.
(Data courtesy of Projections Central)
Top Salary States
See What Your Nursing Salary Could Be in Your City
We combined proprietary data with official nurse salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to create the most comprehensive view of nurse salary in the United States. We present our findings in hourly pay for staff nurses and gross weekly pay for travel nurses to account for the different ways nurses think about pay.
Use Salary Explorer to:
- View facilities in any city and save them for later when you’re ready to find your next job.
- Get detailed insights on what it actually costs to live in the city, including average rent, groceries and more.
- Toggle between Staff Nurse and Travel Nurse pay and compare against state and national pay.
Use Salary Explorer to compare average nursing salaries in cities near you!
Conclusion
South Carolina has several resources for the webmaster. They include the South Carolina Small Business & Technology Development Centers, SC Interactive Network (SC IN), SC Economic Opportunity Department, SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce and the SC Independent Colleges and Universities. All of these can be used by website designers to expand their companies in the state of South Carolina.
