Recreational Therapists Salary in South Carolina

Recreational therapists in South Carolina earn the most in Greenville (average $53,320 a year) and the least in Columbia ($48,680), across the 2 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the recreational therapists average at $51,870 and the median at $48,880 for 190 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $67,630.

Recreational Therapists average salary by city in South Carolina

Greenville$53,320
Columbia$48,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Greenville	$53,320	$50,470	$45,720	$43,803	93
Columbia	$48,680	$43,730	$39,680	$40,383	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Recreational Therapists salary in other states

Recreational Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in South Carolina

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1125.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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