Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Lexington, SC

Q: What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Columbia is currently the highest paying city in South Carolina for Long Term Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $46/hr. This is 4% higher than the average pay for Long Term Care Nurse roles in South Carolina. Other top paying cities include Lexington, paying up to $46/hr, Fairfax, paying up to $68/hr, and Orangeburg, paying up to $68/hr.

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$42.27/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Lexington, SC is $42.27 per hour. This is 13% higher than the South Carolina average of $36.83.

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Lexington, SC compared to State and National Averages

$42.27/hour

Lexington, SC

This is equal to the US average

$36.83/hour

South Carolina

15% lower than the US average.

$42.20/hour

United States

How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities

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Irmo, South Carolina

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Columbia, South Carolina

$44/hour

This is 4% higher than the Lexington average of $42.27.

Savannah, Georgia

$31/hour

This is 37% lower than the Lexington average of $42.27.

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Columbia, South Carolina	$44	$46
Lexington, South Carolina	$42	$46
Aiken, South Carolina	$33	$45

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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