How much does a massage therapist make in South Carolina?
$58,000a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in South Carolina. That is $27.88 an hour or $4,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.88
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,340Median: $58,000Highest 10%: $95,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,340 | $8.34 | |
| 25th | $35,630 | $17.13 | |
| Median | $58,000 | $27.88 | |
| 75th | $74,040 | $35.60 | |
| 90th | $95,540 | $45.93 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charleston, SC | $62,140 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $62,120 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $60,100 |
| Columbia, SC | $59,310 |
| Charlotte, NC | $58,930 |
| Augusta, GA | $58,800 |
| Greenville, SC | $48,730 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $39,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 27. Delaware | $58,870 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $58,300 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $58,070 |
| 30. South Carolina | $58,000 |
| 31. Iowa | $57,710 |
| 32. Ohio | $55,990 |
| 33. Indiana | $55,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $27.88 ($58,000 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $58,000 against $58,450 nationally, 1% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for massage therapist pay?
South Carolina ranks 30 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays massage therapists the most?
Charleston-North Charleston, SC, with a median of $62,140 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.