salary$118,470 a year$57 an hour · median pay in the Columbia, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$97,010per year
Top pay (top 10%)$150,700per year
Jobs in the area920people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Columbia?
Cheap. Rent of $1,394 a month takes 14.1% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Columbia, SC?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Columbia, SC area is $118,470 a year ($57 an hour). Most earn between $97,010 and $150,700.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $1,394 a month takes 14.1% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Columbia, SC metro area.