Respiratory Therapists Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • South Carolina
Respiratory Therapists in South Carolina earn a median salary of $74,301 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.6% vs the national median of $80,450. An estimated 1,750 respiratory therapists are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $65,380 to $78,220 depending on location.
$74,301
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$78,220
Highest paying metro
$65,380
Lowest paying metro
1,750
Employed in South Carolina
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Respiratory Therapists salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia, SC | $78,220 | $65,540 | $81,720 | 360 |
| Charleston, SC | $77,700 | $76,700 | $79,470 | 300 |
| Florence, SC | $76,510 | $73,350 | $85,950 | 70 |
| Southern South Carolina | $75,460 | $70,500 | $77,900 | 50 |
| Greenville, SC | $75,130 | $65,110 | $78,920 | 430 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $74,700 | $70,500 | $77,490 | 60 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $73,830 | $69,770 | $74,560 | 150 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $71,780 | $63,080 | $75,960 | 110 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $65,380 | $64,350 | $79,130 | 220 |