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 25% lower than the South Carolina average of $38.71.
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
56% lower than the US average.
$38.71/hour
South Carolina
25% lower than the US average.
$48.28/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Aiken, South Carolina
$33/hour
This is 7% higher than the Columbia average of $30.91.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$32/hour
This is 3% higher than the Columbia average of $30.91.
Florence, South Carolina
$39/hour
This is 20% higher than the Columbia average of $30.91.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Columbia?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $31 | $31 |
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Gentiva Hospice
- Columbia, SC
- Sign-On Bonus
$70K-100K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo
- Columbia, SC
$23-39/hour
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