How much does a respiratory therapist make in South Carolina?
$77,740a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in South Carolina. That is $37.38 an hour or $6,478 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.38
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,700Median: $77,740Highest 10%: $90,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,700 | $30.63 | |
| 25th | $67,410 | $32.41 | |
| Median | $77,740 | $37.38 | |
| 75th | $82,400 | $39.62 | |
| 90th | $90,670 | $43.59 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $82,020 |
| Columbia, SC | $79,780 |
| Charleston, SC | $79,410 |
| Augusta, GA | $78,560 |
| Florence, SC | $78,550 |
| Greenville, SC | $78,390 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $76,440 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $67,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for respiratory therapists.
| 37. Pennsylvania | $78,490 |
| 38. Idaho | $78,460 |
| 39. Missouri | $78,390 |
| 40. South Carolina | $77,740 |
| 41. Kansas | $76,970 |
| 42. Louisiana | $75,240 |
| 43. Iowa | $74,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $37.38 ($77,740 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $77,740 against $82,280 nationally, 6% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for respiratory therapist pay?
South Carolina ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays respiratory therapists the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $82,020 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.