Average Therapist Salary

$61.87/hour

The average salary for a Therapist in Columbia, SC is $61.87 per hour. This is 16% higher than the South Carolina average of $52.11.

Last updated on January 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$61.87/hour

Columbia, SC

21% higher than the US average.

$52.11/hour

South Carolina

6% higher than the US average.

$49.08/hour

United States

How Therapist Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities

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Lexington, South Carolina

$58/hour

This is 7% lower than the Columbia average of $61.87.

Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Pensacola, Florida

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What are the highest paying Agencies for Therapist jobs in Columbia?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Interim HealthCare Inc$62$62

Last updated on January 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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