Nurse Practitioners Salary in Columbia, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, SC

Median annual salary $112,050 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $53.87
10th percentile $75,670
90th percentile $136,750
Employed locally 960
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,670
    25th
    $106,590
    50th (median)
    $112,050
    75th
    $132,240
    90th
    $136,750

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 169% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 69% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $145,350
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $130,650
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $129,490
    Wisconsin $128,580
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $128,120

    Related occupations in Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,980
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,000
    Medical Records Specialists $65,960
    Physicians, All Other $374,300
    Pharmacists $134,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Columbia, SC is $53.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.45 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Columbia, SC is 13.3% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Columbia?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $75,670 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,590.