Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, SC
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$30.91/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Columbia, SC is $30.91 per hour. This is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of $27.90.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Columbia, SC compared to State and National Averages
$30.91/hour
Columbia, SC
20% lower than the US average.
$27.90/hour
South Carolina
33% lower than the US average.
$37.24/hour
United States
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$32/hour
This is 3% higher than the Columbia average of $30.91.
Asheville, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 4% higher than the Columbia average of $30.91.
Baltimore, Maryland
$38/hour
This is 18% higher than the Columbia average of $30.91.
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aiken, South Carolina | $33 | $45 |
Last updated on February 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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