salary$92,800 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$71,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$117,900per year
Jobs in the area9,760people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Charleston?
OK. Rent of $2,117 a month takes 27.4% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Charleston, SC?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area is $92,800 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $71,120 and $117,900.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Charleston?
Typical rent of $2,117 a month takes 27.4% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area.