Respiratory Therapist salary in South Carolina
What respiratory therapists earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$77,740$37.38 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $82,280
Middle half earn$67,410 – $82,400Top 10%: $90,670+
Jobs1,9600.94× the U.S. concentration
Respiratory Therapist pay in South Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $82,020 | $39.43 | 1,110 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $78,390 | $37.69 | 400 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $79,410 | $38.18 | 390 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $78,560 | $37.77 | 350 |
| Columbia, SC | $79,780 | $38.36 | 330 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $67,700 | $32.55 | 220 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $76,440 | $36.75 | 150 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $75,240 | $36.17 | 110 |
| Florence, SC | $78,550 | $37.77 | 100 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $81,300 | $39.09 | 60 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $76,030 | $36.55 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Respiratory Therapist pay in similar states
Wyoming · $79,330 Oklahoma · $78,800 Pennsylvania · $78,490 Idaho · $78,460 Missouri · $78,390 Kansas · $76,970
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 respiratory therapist make in South Carolina?
Respiratory Therapists in South Carolina earned a median of $77,740 a year ($37.38 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $82,280. The middle half earned $67,410 to $82,400.
Where in South Carolina do respiratory therapists earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $82,020.
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.