salary$37,400 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Columbia, SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,920per year
Jobs in the area5,420people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Columbia?
Expensive. Rent of $1,394 a month takes 44.7% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Columbia, SC?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Columbia, SC area is $37,400 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $30,450 and $45,920.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Columbia?
Typical rent of $1,394 a month takes 44.7% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Columbia, SC metro area.