Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary
$27.28/hour
The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in South Carolina is $27.28 per hour. This is 44% lower than the US average of $39.42.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$27.28/hour
South Carolina
44% lower than the US average.
$39.42/hour
United States
How does the pay for Registered Respiratory Therapists in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Florida pays Registered Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $31 per hour, followed by Virginia ($30). Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Registered Respiratory Therapists is $27 per hour — Florida pays 13% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $31 | $45 |
| Virginia | $30 | $39 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Manager - Respiratory Therapist
- Fort Mill Hosp PMN
- Fort Mill, SC
$38+/hour
Lead - Respiratory Therapist
- Rock Hill Hosp PMN
- Rock Hill, SC
- Sign-On Bonus
$14+/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Rock Hill Hosp PMN
- Rock Hill, SC
$14+/hour
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- Fort Mill Hosp PMN
- Fort Mill, SC
$14+/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- Rock Hill Hosp PMN
- Rock Hill, SC
- Sign-On Bonus
$14+/hour
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