Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,742/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Columbia, SC is $1,742 per week. This is 13% lower than the South Carolina average of $1,968.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in Columbia, SC compared to State and National Averages

$1,742/week

Columbia, SC

45% lower than the US average.

$1,968/week

South Carolina

28% lower than the US average.

$2,524/week

United States

How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$2,221/week

This is 13% lower than the Columbia average of $2,506.

Charleston, South Carolina

$2,394/week

This is 5% lower than the Columbia average of $2,506.

Greenville, South Carolina

$2,182/week

This is 15% lower than the Columbia average of $2,506.

Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Travel Respiratory Therapists?

Rock Hill, South Carolina pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,337 per week, followed by Charleston, South Carolina ($2,200) and Fort Mill, South Carolina ($2,023). Fort Mill, South Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,651. For comparison, the Columbia, SC average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,742 per week — Rock Hill, South Carolina pays 34% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rock Hill, South Carolina$2,337$2,427
Charleston, South Carolina$2,200$2,477
Fort Mill, South Carolina$2,023$2,651
Greenville, South Carolina$1,926$2,012
Beaufort, South Carolina$1,747$1,785
Columbia, South Carolina$1,742$1,742
Summerville, South Carolina$1,716$1,898
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in Columbia?

Prime Staffing pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $1,890 per week, followed by Triage Staffing ($1,742). For comparison, the Columbia, SC average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,742 per week — Prime Staffing pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing$1,890$1,890
Triage Staffing$1,742$1,742

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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