Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Respiratory Therapist Salary
$31.75/hour
The average salary for a Respiratory Therapist in South Carolina is $31.75 per hour. This is 28% lower than the US average of $40.79.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Respiratory Therapist salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$31.75/hour
South Carolina
28% lower than the US average.
$40.79/hour
United States
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Respiratory Therapists?
Columbia, South Carolina pays 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 South Carolina average for Respiratory Therapists is $32 per hour — Columbia, South Carolina pays 63% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, South Carolina | $52 | $100 |
| Charleston, South Carolina | $39 | $45 |
| Summerville, South Carolina | $29 | $100 |
How does the pay for Respiratory Therapists in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Alabama ($43) and Florida ($38). Alabama has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $82. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Respiratory Therapists is $32 per hour — Virginia pays 70% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $54 | $59 |
| Alabama | $43 | $82 |
| Florida | $38 | $38 |
| Tennessee | $36 | $42 |
| Ohio | $34 | $36 |
| Georgia | $28 | $36 |
| North Carolina | $28 | $36 |
| West Virginia | $25 | $33 |
| Kentucky | $24 | $31 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Respiratory Therapist jobs in South Carolina?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Respiratory Therapists the most, averaging $26 per hour, followed by Tenet South Carolina ($16). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Respiratory Therapists is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $26 | $54 |
| Tenet South Carolina | $16 | $38 |
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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- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo
- Newberry, SC
$8-100/hour
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- Fort Mill Hosp PMN
- Fort Mill, SC
$38+/hour
Respiratory Therapist
- HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital
- Summerville, SC
$23-39/hour
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- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- North Charleston, SC
$23-39/hour
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- HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
- Charleston, SC
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