Average Travel Respiratory Therapist Salary

$1,976/week

The average salary for a Travel Respiratory Therapist in South Carolina is $1,976 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,120.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 49 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Respiratory Therapist salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages

$1,976/week

South Carolina

7% lower than the US average.

$2,120/week

United States

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

Charleston, South Carolina pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,156 per week, followed by Greenville, South Carolina ($2,072) and Florence, South Carolina ($1,975). Fort Mill, South Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,284. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,976 per week — Charleston, South Carolina pays 9% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Charleston, South Carolina$2,156$2,207
Greenville, South Carolina$2,072$2,132
Florence, South Carolina$1,975$2,108
Anderson, South Carolina$1,917$2,107
Fort Mill, South Carolina$1,843$2,284
Columbia, South Carolina$1,839$1,953
How does the pay for Travel Respiratory Therapists in South Carolina compare to nearby states?

West Virginia pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,411 per week, followed by Alabama ($2,199) and Virginia ($2,158). West Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,408. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,976 per week — West Virginia pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Virginia$2,411$3,408
Alabama$2,199$3,089
Virginia$2,158$3,322
Ohio$2,050$2,905
North Carolina$1,982$2,853
Kentucky$1,976$2,598
Georgia$1,853$2,977
Florida$1,781$3,075
Tennessee$1,715$2,420
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Respiratory Therapist jobs in South Carolina?

Nightingale Nurses pays Travel Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $2,284 per week, followed by E-SolHealth ($2,115) and Talent4Health ($2,091). For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Respiratory Therapists is $1,976 per week — Nightingale Nurses pays 16% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nightingale Nurses$2,284$2,284
E-SolHealth$2,115$2,115
Talent4Health$2,091$2,091
Solomon Page$2,087$2,107
LRS Healthcare - Allied$2,059$2,207
Care Team Solutions$2,059$2,059
MedSource LLC$2,044$2,147
Coast Medical Service$2,038$2,167
Prime Time Healthcare$2,035$2,131
Vibra Travels$2,032$2,032

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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