Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, SC
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$30.91/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Columbia, SC is $30.91 per hour. This is 31% lower than the South Carolina average of $40.58.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Columbia, SC compared to State and National Averages
$30.91/hour
Columbia, SC
64% lower than the US average.
$40.58/hour
South Carolina
25% lower than the US average.
$50.67/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 3% higher than the Columbia average of $30.91.
Charleston, South Carolina
$43/hour
This is 28% higher than the Columbia average of $30.91.
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
$53/hour
This is 42% higher than the Columbia average of $30.91.
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Charleston, South Carolina ($43) and Summerville, South Carolina ($42). Charleston, South Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Columbia, SC average for Registered Nurses is $31 per hour — Mount Pleasant, South Carolina pays 42% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Charleston, South Carolina | $43 | $47 |
| Summerville, South Carolina | $42 | $44 |
| Beaufort, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
| Florence, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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