Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,213/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Columbia, SC is $2,213 per week. This is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of $1,982.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 2,704 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Columbia, SC compared to State and National Averages

$2,213/week

Columbia, SC

2% lower than the US average.

$1,982/week

South Carolina

14% lower than the US average.

$2,260/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities

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Orangeburg, South Carolina

$1,802/week

This is 21% lower than the Columbia average of $2,186.

Aiken, South Carolina

$2,063/week

This is 6% lower than the Columbia average of $2,186.

Florence, South Carolina

$1,974/week

This is 11% lower than the Columbia average of $2,186.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Lancaster, South Carolina pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,345 per week, followed by Columbia, South Carolina ($2,213) and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ($2,089). Lancaster, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,022. For comparison, the Columbia, SC average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,213 per week — Lancaster, South Carolina pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lancaster, South Carolina$2,345$3,022
Columbia, South Carolina$2,213$2,948
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina$2,089$2,340
Aiken, South Carolina$1,988$2,320
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Columbia?

Vibra Travels pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,838 per week, followed by Care Team Solutions ($2,603) and HonorVet Technologies ($2,600). Vibra Travels also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,948. For comparison, the Columbia, SC average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,213 per week — Vibra Travels pays 28% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,838$2,948
Care Team Solutions$2,603$2,663
HonorVet Technologies$2,600$2,600
Aequor Healthcare$2,597$2,597
ALOIS Healthcare$2,593$2,701
Voca Healthcare$2,585$2,740
Talent4Health$2,584$2,584
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,465$2,760
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,447$2,554
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,443$2,639

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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