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
47% lower than the US average.
$27.28/hour
South Carolina
63% lower than the US average.
$44.45/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
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$26/hour
This is 11% lower than the Charleston average of $29.08.
West Palm Beach, Florida
$25/hour
This is 16% lower than the Charleston average of $29.08.
Detroit, Michigan
$35/hour
This is 18% higher than the Charleston average of $29.08.
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Mill, South Carolina | $28 | $31 |
Last updated on May 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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