Respiratory Therapists Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $65,380 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.43
10th percentile $64,350
90th percentile $79,130
Employed locally 220
National median $80,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,350
    25th
    $64,350
    50th (median)
    $65,380
    75th
    $79,130
    90th
    $79,130

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Respiratory Therapists salary vs area income 105% Median Respiratory Therapists salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Respiratory Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,080
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $134,880
    Vallejo, CA $132,520
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $129,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,180

    Nearby metros — Respiratory Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,320
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $86,220
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $82,770
    Wisconsin $82,160
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $80,410
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $80,390

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,550
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,610
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,700
    Pharmacists $149,880
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,300
    Physical Therapists $108,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Respiratory Therapists make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Respiratory Therapists in Spartanburg, SC is $31.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.39 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Respiratory Therapists salaries?

    The median Respiratory Therapists salary in Spartanburg, SC is 18.7% below the national median of $80,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Respiratory Therapists in Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Respiratory Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,350 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,350.