Respiratory Therapist Salary in South Carolina
Based on 2K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$77,740
$37.375/hr
vs National Average
$83,882
-7.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $91K
2K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Respiratory Therapist in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,700 |
| 25th percentile | $67,410 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $77,740 |
| 75th percentile | $82,400 |
| 90th percentile | $90,670 |
Historical Salary Trend — Respiratory Therapist in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $66,490 |
| 2023 | $72,500 |
| 2024 | $75,960 |
| 2025 | $77,740 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $66,490 | $70,362 |
| 2023 | $72,500 | $76,440 |
| 2024 | $75,960 | $80,241 |
| 2025 | $77,740 | $83,882 |