The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in Columbia, SC is $78,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,020.
Pay spans roughly $64,020 at the 10th percentile to $82,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.61 per hour. An estimated 360 people work as respiratory therapists in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $78,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.61 |
| 10th percentile | $64,020 |
| 90th percentile | $82,470 |
| Employment | 360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.