Recreational Therapists Salary in South Carolina
Recreational Therapists in South Carolina earn a median of $48,880 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,880
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($61,960)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,290; the top 10% earn over $74,670. Nationally the range is $40,990 to $100,420.
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Recreational Therapists pay in South Carolina
How much do recreational therapists make in South Carolina?
The median is $48,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,290 and the top 10% earn over $74,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for recreational therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 48 (−21% vs. the national median of $61,960). Living costs are not included.