Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, SC

Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary

$28.99/hour

The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Columbia, SC is $28.99 per hour. This is 8% lower than the South Carolina average of $31.29.

Estimate based on Payscale data.

Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Columbia, SC compared to State and National Averages

$28.99/hour

Columbia, SC

33% lower than the US average.

$31.29/hour

South Carolina

23% lower than the US average.

$38.62/hour

United States

How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities

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Irmo, South Carolina

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Lexington, South Carolina

$42/hour

This is 2% lower than the Columbia average of $42.60.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 29% lower than the Columbia average of $42.60.

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Columbia, South Carolina$43$46
Lexington, South Carolina$42$46
What are the highest paying Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in Columbia?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$41$41

Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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