Respiratory Therapist salary in South Carolina
Respiratory Therapists in South Carolina earn a median of $36.52 per hour, about $75,960 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $38.68. The middle half earn between $31.30 and $38.05 per hour. The highest median among South Carolina metro areas is in Columbia, SC, at $37.61 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $36.52median pay per hour
- $75,960median pay per year
- 1,930employed in South Carolina
- #36of 50 states by median pay
Respiratory Therapist pay in South Carolina: percentiles
| Level | South Carolina per hour | South Carolina per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.90 | $62,190 | $29.76 |
| Lower quartile | $31.30 | $65,100 | $32.89 |
| Median | $36.52 | $75,960 | $38.68 |
| Upper quartile | $38.05 | $79,140 | $45.93 |
| Top 10% | $39.65 | $82,470 | $52.32 |
Respiratory Therapist pay by metro area in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs South Carolina median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | $37.61 | $78,220 | 360 | 3% above | $40.16 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $37.36 | $77,700 | 300 | 2% above | $37.00 |
| Florence, SC | $36.78 | $76,510 | 70 | 1% above | $42.39 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $36.12 | $75,130 | 430 | 1% below | $38.73 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $35.50 | $73,830 | 150 | 3% below | $37.91 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $31.43 | $65,380 | 220 | 14% below | $34.52 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Respiratory Therapist pay in states next to South Carolina
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $39.37 | $81,890 | 8% above South Carolina |
| North Carolina | $37.04 | $77,050 | 1% above South Carolina |
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Common questions
How much does a respiratory therapist make in South Carolina?
The median is $36.52 per hour, about $75,960 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $29.90 and the top 10% earn over $39.65 (BLS, May 2024).
Which South Carolina city pays respiratory therapists the most?
Among South Carolina metro areas, Columbia, SC has the highest median at $37.61 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does South Carolina rank for respiratory therapist pay?
South Carolina ranks 36th of 50 states by median respiratory therapist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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