Average Oncology Nurse Salary in South Carolina

Oncology nurses in South Carolina earn an average of $68,613 per year (or $32.99 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$84,768
South Carolina
19% lower than the national average
$68,613
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South Carolina oncology nurses earn 19% lower than the national average salary for oncology nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).

Oncology nurse salary range in South Carolina

10%
$47,195
MEDIAN
$71,640
90%
$85,614
Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile $85,614 $41
75th Percentile $77,291 $37
Median $71,640 $34
25th Percentile $58,890 $28

80% of South Carolina oncology nurses earn between $47,195 and $85,614.

Cost-of-living adjusted oncology nurse salary in South Carolina

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
South Carolina
$74,905
Overall Average
South Carolina
$68,613

Adjusted for cost-of-living, South Carolina oncology nurses earn about $74,905 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 oncology nurses

North Charleston, SC $71,660 per year
Columbia, SC $68,386 per year
Anderson, SC $68,317 per year

South Carolina nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where oncology nurses are paid the highest is North Charleston, where the average oncology nurses salary is $71,660 and 11,190 registered nurses are currently employed. The Columbia area comes in second, with a $68,386 average oncology nurse salary and 8,640 registered nurses employed.

Oncology nurses salaries in other states

California $125,506 per year
Oregon $96,733 per year
Massachusetts $102,835 per year
Washington $94,450 per year
New York $93,320 per year
Nevada $96,092 per year
New Jersey $92,747 per year
Connecticut $95,820 per year
Minnesota $93,966 per year
Maryland $84,813 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
Occupational Health Nurse $75,378 per year
Endoscopy Nurse $75,378 per year
Nurse Manager $75,281 per year
Neurology Nurse $74,411 per year

At a $68,613 average annual salary, oncology 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), public health nurses ($77,311), occupational health nurses ($75,378), endoscopy nurses ($75,378), nurse managers ($75,281), and neurology nurses ($74,411).

More about oncology nurses

An oncology nurse is a type of nurse who specializes in providing care and support to patients who are dealing with cancer. They work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings, and provide care to patients of all ages. Some of their specific duties might include providing education and support to patients and their families, administering chemotherapy and other medications, monitoring patients' response to treatment, and providing symptom management. They may also be involved in coordinating care with other members of the healthcare team, and providing emotional support to patients and their loved ones.

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