The median annual wage for Respiratory Therapists in South Carolina is $75,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,720.
Pay spans roughly $62,190 at the 10th percentile to $82,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $36.52 per hour. An estimated 1,930 people work as respiratory therapists in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $75,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,720 |
| Median (hourly) | $36.52 |
| 10th percentile | $62,190 |
| 90th percentile | $82,470 |
| Employment | 1,930 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.