Per diemPosted 16 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner - St. Francis Downtown - PRN
Bon Secours Mercy Health · Greenville, SC
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Respiratory Therapist jobs in Greenville, SC
The median respiratory therapist pay in the Greenville area is $36.12 per hour ($75,130 a year), with the typical range running from $31.30 to $37.94. That ranks 168th of 270 U.S. metro areas for respiratory therapist pay, and 138th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Greenville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Greenville.
- $36.12median pay per hour, Greenville
- $31–$38typical range per hour
- 430respiratory therapists employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Respiratory Therapist roles in Greenville
2 more open roles from employers in Greenville. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 28 days ago
Respiratory Care Practitioner - St. Francis Downtown
Bon Secours Mercy Health · Greenville, SC
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Respiratory Therapist pay in Greenville, SC
The metro median is 1% below the South Carolina statewide median of $36.52 per hour. Nationally the median is $38.68 per hour. BLS counts about 430 respiratory therapists employed in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.15).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.93 | $64,330 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.30 | $65,100 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.12 | $75,130 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.94 | $78,920 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.26 | $81,660 | 1% above U.S. median |
How Greenville ranks
- 168th of 270 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 138th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 6 South Carolina metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Respiratory Therapists (SOC 29-1126), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Greenville-Anderson-Greer run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.12 median hour buys what $38.73 buys at the national price level, in line with the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Greenville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,300
- Per year: $65,016
- Per month: $5,418
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Greenville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel respiratory therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Respiratory Therapist roles in South Carolina
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Respiratory Therapist / Weekends Only / Day Shift
Select Medical · Florence, SC
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Hospitals in Greenville
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Greenville, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of respiratory therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Patewood Hospital Greenville, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital Greenville, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| St Francis-Downtown Greenville, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children Greenville, SC | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Respiratory Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 52 mi | $39.23/hr | 94,992 |
| Gastonia, NC | 72 mi | $37.37/hr | 85,535 |
| Rock Hill, SC | 76 mi | $37.37/hr | 75,798 |
| Athens, GA | 84 mi | $37.88/hr | 128,691 |
| Charlotte, NC | 90 mi | $37.37/hr | 943,476 |
| Huntersville, NC | 93 mi | $37.37/hr | 67,087 |
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License and tax basics in South Carolina
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
South Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do respiratory therapists make in Greenville, SC?
Respiratory Therapists in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area have a median pay of $36.12 per hour, about $75,130 a year. The middle half earn between $31.30 and $37.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Greenville a good place for respiratory therapists once cost of living is counted?
Greenville-Anderson-Greer ranks 138th of 248 metro areas for respiratory therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 168th of 270 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do respiratory therapists work in Greenville?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Greenville, led by Prisma Health Patewood Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Greenville as a respiratory therapist?
RRT or CRT credential from NBRC. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Greenville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Greenville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- CommonSpirit HealthSACRAMENTO, CA · 8 postings$56.70/ hr$47–$71
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 18 postings$54.16/ hr$29–$68
- Fairview Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MN · 7 postings$53.34/ hr$36–$63
- Centrastate Healthcare SystemFreehold, NJ · 3 postings$51.30/ hr$38–$65
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