Recreational Therapist salary in South Carolina
What recreational therapists earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$48,880$23.50 per hour
vs U.S.−21%U.S. median $61,960
Middle half earn$42,060 – $60,980Top 10%: $74,670+
Jobs1900.84× the U.S. concentration
Recreational Therapist pay in South Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | $43,730 | $21.03 | 100 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $52,170 | $25.08 | 90 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $52,010 | $25.00 | 40 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $50,470 | $24.27 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Recreational Therapist pay in similar states
North Carolina · $51,030 Oklahoma · $50,480 Idaho · $49,720 New Mexico · $49,210 West Virginia · $49,010 South Dakota · $46,850
Other healthcare salaries in South Carolina
Registered Nurses · $82,360 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,110 Nursing Assistants · $37,220 Medical Assistants · $41,160 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,820 Pharmacy Technicians · $42,120 Nurse Practitioners · $123,290 Dental Assistants · $47,320 Pharmacists · $135,700 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $55,280 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370
Questions
How much does a recreational therapist make in South Carolina?
Recreational Therapists in South Carolina earned a median of $48,880 a year ($23.50 an hour) in May 2025, 21% less than the national median of $61,960. The middle half earned $42,060 to $60,980.
Where in South Carolina do recreational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $52,170.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.