Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Charleston, SC
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$30.14/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Charleston, SC is $30.14 per hour. This is 9% higher than the South Carolina average of $27.28.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Charleston, SC compared to State and National Averages
$30.14/hour
Charleston, SC
81% lower than the US average.
$27.28/hour
South Carolina
100% lower than the US average.
$54.62/hour
United States
How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Charleston Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Respiratory Therapist Salaries in Charleston Compare to Other Cities
Savannah, Georgia
$59/hour
This is 33% higher than the Charleston average of $39.32.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$22/hour
This is 79% lower than the Charleston average of $39.32.
Orange Park, Florida
$25/hour
This is 56% lower than the Charleston average of $39.32.
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
Columbia, South Carolina pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Charleston, South Carolina ($39) and Summerville, South Carolina ($29). Columbia, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Charleston, SC average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $30 per hour — Columbia, South Carolina pays 72% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, South Carolina | $52 | $100 |
| Charleston, South Carolina | $39 | $45 |
| Summerville, South Carolina | $29 | $100 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Charleston?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Respiratory Therapists, averaging $31 per hour. For comparison, the Charleston, SC average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $30 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $31 | $31 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- North Charleston, SC
$23-39/hour
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