Respiratory Therapists Salary in South Carolina

Respiratory therapists in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $81,270 a year) and the least in Spartanburg ($72,950), across the 6 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the respiratory therapists average at $76,490 and the median at $77,740 for 1,960 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,300.

Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$81,270
Greenville$76,390
Columbia$75,320
Myrtle Beach$74,290
Florence$73,100
Spartanburg$72,950

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$81,270	$79,410	$74,730	$62,931	101
Greenville	$76,390	$78,390	$67,410	$59,821	93
Columbia	$75,320	$79,780	$67,920	$59,139	94
Myrtle Beach	$74,290	$76,440	$64,390	$58,483	94
Florence	$73,100	$78,550	$63,700	$57,725	87
Spartanburg	$72,950	$67,700	$66,620	$57,629	91

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

Respiratory Therapists salary in other states

Respiratory 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 29-1126.
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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