Respiratory Therapists Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #40 of 51 · SC
12.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $76,490 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $77,740
Employment 1,960
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $63,700P25 $67,410 Median $77,740P75 $82,400P90 $90,670
About 80% of respiratory therapistss in South Carolina earn between $63,700 and $90,670. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean respiratory therapists salary in South Carolina is $76,490, about 12.4% below the U.S. average ($87,300). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $81,300 | $81,750 | 60 |
| Columbia, SC | $79,780 | $75,320 | 330 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $79,410 | $81,270 | 390 |
| Florence, SC | $78,550 | $73,100 | 100 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $78,390 | $76,390 | 400 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $76,440 | $74,290 | 150 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $76,030 | $75,000 | 50 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $75,240 | $72,490 | 110 |