Chief Nursing Officer Salary Guide: Columbia, SC

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Average Chief Nursing Officer Salary

$30.91/hour

The average salary for a Chief Nursing Officer in Columbia, SC is $30.91 per hour. This is 29% lower than the South Carolina average of $39.80.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Chief Nursing Officer salaries in Columbia, SC compared to State and National Averages

$30.91/hour

Columbia, SC

45% lower than the US average.

$39.80/hour

South Carolina

13% lower than the US average.

$44.87/hour

United States

How Chief Nursing Officer Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities

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What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Chief Nursing Officers?

Only Lexington, South Carolina reports pay data for Chief Nursing Officers, averaging $42 per hour. Lexington, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Columbia, SC average for Registered Nurses is $31 per hour — Lexington, South Carolina pays 37% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lexington, South Carolina	$42	$46

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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