Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, SC
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$30.91/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Columbia, SC is $30.91 per hour. This is 26% lower than the South Carolina average of $39.02.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Columbia, SC compared to State and National Averages
$30.91/hour
Columbia, SC
58% lower than the US average.
$39.02/hour
South Carolina
25% lower than the US average.
$48.85/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Irmo, South Carolina
--/hour
Lexington, South Carolina
$42/hour
This is 27% higher than the Columbia average of $30.91.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 8% higher than the Columbia average of $30.91.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Columbia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $31 per hour. For comparison, the Columbia, SC average for Registered Nurses is $31 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $31 | $31 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Hospice Case Manager
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Columbia, SC
- 5x8 hrs
$83K-86K/year
approximately $39-42/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo
- Columbia, SC
$23-39/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo
- Forest Acres, SC
$23-39/hour
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