Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary Guide: Charleston, SC

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Average Respiratory Care Practitioner Salary

$39.30/hour

The average salary for a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Charleston, SC is $39.30 per hour. This is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of $35.37.

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Respiratory Care Practitioner salaries in Charleston, SC compared to State and National Averages

$39.30/hour

Charleston, SC

27% lower than the US average.

$35.37/hour

South Carolina

41% lower than the US average.

$50.02/hour

United States

How Respiratory Care Practitioner Salaries in Charleston Compare to Other Cities

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Savannah, Georgia

$48/hour

This is 19% higher than the Charleston average of $39.30.

Brevard, North Carolina

$24/hour

This is 63% lower than the Charleston average of $39.30.

Asheville, North Carolina

$26/hour

This is 49% lower than the Charleston average of $39.30.

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Respiratory Care Practitioners?

Charleston, South Carolina pays Respiratory Care Practitioners the most, averaging $39 per hour, followed by Summerville, South Carolina ($29). Summerville, South Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Charleston, SC average for Allied Health Professionals is $39 per hour, roughly in line with Charleston, South Carolina.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Charleston, South Carolina	$39	$44
Summerville, South Carolina	$29	$100

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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