Registered Nurses pay in Columbia
In Columbia (SC), the median pay for registered nurses is $39.39 an hour ($81,920 a year). About 9,400 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). It is about the same as the South Carolina median ($82,360).
Pay range for registered nurses in Columbia (SC)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.91 | $68,460 |
| 25% of workers | $36.51 | $75,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.39 | $81,920 |
| 75% of workers | $46.24 | $96,190 |
| 90% of workers | $52.03 | $108,210 |
Registered Nurses pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $92,800 | 9,760 |
| Sumter | $86,260 | 670 |
| Spartanburg | $82,360 | 4,440 |
| Columbia (this page) | $81,920 | 9,400 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $81,400 | 9,730 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $81,400 | 1,410 |
| Florence | $81,170 | 3,120 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $80,640 | 3,150 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Columbia (SC)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $37,400 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,110 |
| Pharmacists | $133,850 |
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