Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, SC

Q: What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

Lexington is currently the highest paying city in South Carolina for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs, paying up to $46/hr. This is 27% higher than the average pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse roles in South Carolina. Other top paying cities include Fairfax, paying up to $68/hr, Orangeburg, paying up to $68/hr, and Newberry, paying up to $68/hr.

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Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$30.91/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Columbia, SC is $30.91 per hour. This is 43% lower than the South Carolina average of $44.21.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$30.91/hour

Columbia, SC

60% lower than the US average.

$44.21/hour

South Carolina

12% lower than the US average.

$49.39/hour

United States

How Skilled Nursing Facility 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 27% higher than the Columbia average of $30.91.

Lexington, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 6% higher than the Columbia average of $30.91.

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

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

What are the highest paying Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Columbia?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$31	$31

Last updated on June 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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