Rehabilitation Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, SC
Average Rehabilitation Nurse Salary
$30.91/hour
The average salary for a Rehabilitation Nurse in Columbia, SC is $30.91 per hour. This is 41% lower than the South Carolina average of $43.53.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Rehabilitation Nurse salaries in Columbia, SC compared to State and National Averages
$30.91/hour
Columbia, SC
63% lower than the US average.
$43.53/hour
South Carolina
16% lower than the US average.
$50.34/hour
United States
How Rehabilitation Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Rehabilitation Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Irmo, South Carolina
--/hour
Lexington, South Carolina
$42/hour
This is 27% higher than the Columbia average of $30.91.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
$40/hour
This is 22% higher than the Columbia average of $30.91.
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Rehabilitation Nurses?
Lexington, South Carolina pays Rehabilitation Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ($40) and Beaufort, South Carolina ($39). Lexington, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Columbia, SC average for Registered Nurses is $31 per hour — Lexington, South Carolina pays 37% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington, South Carolina | $42 | $46 |
| Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | $40 | $44 |
| Beaufort, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
| Florence, South Carolina | $39 | $39 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Rehabilitation Nurse jobs in Columbia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Rehabilitation Nurses, averaging $31 per hour. For comparison, the Columbia, SC average for Registered Nurses is $31 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $31 | $31 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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