Respiratory Therapists Salary in South Carolina
Respiratory Therapists in South Carolina earn a median of $77,740 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,740
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($82,280)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,960
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,700; the top 10% earn over $90,670. Nationally the range is $63,660 to $118,050.
States ranked near South Carolina
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Respiratory Therapists pay in South Carolina
How much do respiratory therapists make in South Carolina?
The median is $77,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,700 and the top 10% earn over $90,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for respiratory therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $82,280). Living costs are not included.