How much does a Jail Nurse make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Nurse in Columbia, SC is $118,438. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $109,906 to $128,671, with most professionals earning between $102,137 and $137,988.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Jail Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $102,137 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $109,906 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $118,438 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $128,671 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $137,988 Columbia,SC April 01, 2025
25% $109,906 10% $102,137 90% $137,988 75% $128,671 $118,438 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Nurse in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Jail Nurse ranges from $109,906 to $128,671 with the average base salary of $118,438. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,292 to $129,093 with the average total cash compensation of $118,805.

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About Columbia, South Carolina    One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plai....More

Columbia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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