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Average Occupational Health Nurse Salary in South Carolina

Occupational health nurses in South Carolina earn an average of $75,378 per year (or $36.24 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$84,768
South Carolina
11% lower than the national average
$75,378
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South Carolina occupational health nurses earn 11% lower than the national average salary for occupational health nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).

Occupational health nurse salary range in South Carolina

10%
$51,848
MEDIAN
$78,704
90%
$94,055
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $94,055 $45
75th Percentile $84,911 $40
Median $78,704 $37
25th Percentile $64,696 $31

80% of South Carolina occupational health nurses earn between $51,848 and $94,055.

Cost-of-living adjusted occupational health nurse salary in South Carolina

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
South Carolina
$82,290
Overall Average
South Carolina
$75,378

Adjusted for cost-of-living, South Carolina occupational health nurses earn about $82,290 per year. Cost-of-living in South Carolina is 8% lower than the national average, meaning they face lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in South Carolina for occupational health nurses

North Charleston, SC $78,725 per year
Columbia, SC $75,129 per year
Anderson, SC $75,053 per year

South Carolina nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where occupational health nurses are paid the highest is North Charleston, where the average occupational health nurses salary is $78,725 and 11,190 registered nurses are currently employed. The Columbia area comes in second, with a $75,129 average occupational health nurse salary and 8,640 registered nurses employed.

Occupational health nurses salaries in other states

California $107,914 per year
Massachusetts $90,188 per year
Washington $101,882 per year
New York $83,988 per year
Maryland $83,248 per year
Arizona $81,600 per year
Colorado $78,570 per year
Texas $81,546 per year
Illinois $76,996 per year
Virginia $80,514 per year

How much do other nurses get paid in South Carolina?

Transplant Nurse $87,941 per year
Infection Control Nurse $81,176 per year
Gastroenterology Nurse $79,243 per year
Orthopedics Nurse $79,243 per year
Palliative Care Nurse $77,311 per year
Public Health Nurse $77,311 per year
Endoscopy Nurse $75,378 per year
Nurse Manager $75,281 per year
Neurology Nurse $74,411 per year
Infusion Nurse $74,411 per year

At a $75,378 average annual salary, occupational health nurses in South Carolina tend to earn less than transplant nurses ($87,941), infection control nurses ($81,176), gastroenterology nurses ($79,243), orthopedics nurses ($79,243), palliative care nurses ($77,311), and public health nurses ($77,311). They tend to earn more than endoscopy nurses ($75,378), nurse managers ($75,281), neurology nurses ($74,411), and infusion nurses ($74,411).

More about occupational health nurses

An occupational health nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to individuals who are dealing with work-related health issues. They work in a variety of settings, including workplaces, clinics, and hospitals, and provide care to people of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include providing education and support to workers and their families, conducting health assessments and screenings, and providing care and treatment for work-related injuries and illnesses. They may also be involved in developing and implementing workplace health and safety programs, and coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team.

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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health