Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Columbia
Compared to South Carolina
Columbia Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $101,300 or $48.70 per hour which is 1% less than the South Carolina average salary of $102,850.
| Average | Columbia | South Carolina | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $48.70 | $49.45 | -1.52% |
| Annual Salary | $101,300 | $102,850 | -1.51% |
Compared to the U.S.
Columbia Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $101,300 or $48.70 per hour which is 14% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.
| Average | Columbia | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $48.70 | $56.75 | -14.19% |
| Annual Salary | $101,300 | $118,040 | -14.18% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Columbia earns an average annual salary of $110,941 which compares to the South Carolina average annual salary of $102,850. per year.
Cost-of-living in Columbia is 9% less than the South Carolina average, which means Columbia residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to South Carolina average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $101,300 | 91.31% | $110,941 |
| South Carolina | $102,850 | 91.65% | $112,220 |
| U.S. | $118,040 | – | $118,040 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Columbia, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $96,510 and $121,490 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $128,200, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $75,600, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 56 | Under $75,600 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 84 | $75,600 – $96,510 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 140 | $96,510 – $99,940 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 140 | $99,940 – $121,490 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 84 | $99,940 – $128,200 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 56 | Above $128,200 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $101,300, Columbia Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($208,840).
However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($29,650), LPNs ($46,410), and Registered Nurses ($69,350).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $208,840 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $101,300 |
| Registered Nurses | $69,350 |
| LPNs | $46,410 |
| Nursing Assistants | $29,650 |
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