Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Columbia, SC
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
How Travel Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Prisma Health Richland Hospital
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- Columbia, South Carolina
- Prisma Health Richland Hospital
- Prime Staffing and 5 others
UP TO $2,032/wk
Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Columbia, SC
- LeaderStat
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,038/week
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- Columbia, SC
- Care Team Solutions
- 3x12 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,032/week
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- Columbia, SC
- PRIDE Health
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,973/week
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