- Open jobs
- 32
- Agencies hiring
- 6
- Median pay in listings
- $48.43/hour
- Pay range
- $37.72 – $73.97/hour
- Median wage in South Carolina (BLS)
- $37.38/hour
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Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
Certified Respiratory Therapist - General
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Respiratory Therapist in Charleston, South Carolina
Respiratory Therapist in Florence, South Carolina
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Respiratory Therapist in Columbia, South Carolina
Respiratory Therapist in Columbia, South Carolina
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Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
Travel Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist Job
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Respiratory Therapist pay in South Carolina
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in South Carolina is $37.38 per hour ($77,750 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $48.43/hour, from $37.72 to $73.97. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from South Carolina; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Respiratory Therapist jobs in South Carolina
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 9 | $48.55/hr |
| Health Advocates Network | 6 | — |
| Care Team Solutions | 6 | $50.00/hr |
| TLC Nursing & Allied | 5 | $46.36/hr |
| Atlas MedStaff | 4 | $45.75/hr |
| GHR Healthcare | 2 | $50.42/hr |
Cities with the most Respiratory Therapist jobs
Columbia (8), Florence (7), Greenville (7), Charleston (5), Fort Mill (3), Rock Hill (2)
FAQ
How much does a Respiratory Therapist make in South Carolina?
The median wage for Respiratory Therapist jobs in South Carolina is $37.38 per hour (about $77,750 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Respiratory Therapist jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $48.43 per hour.
How many Respiratory Therapist jobs are open in South Carolina?
32 Respiratory Therapist jobs from 6 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from South Carolina; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.