How much does an occupational therapist make in South Carolina?
$101,100a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in South Carolina. That is $48.62 an hour or $8,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.62
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,370Median: $101,100Highest 10%: $123,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,370 | $36.24 | |
| 25th | $82,000 | $39.42 | |
| Median | $101,100 | $48.62 | |
| 75th | $109,700 | $52.75 | |
| 90th | $123,100 | $59.19 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Spartanburg, SC | $111,500 |
| Columbia, SC | $102,700 |
| Greenville, SC | $102,300 |
| Florence, SC | $101,500 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $100,800 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $100,800 |
| Augusta, GA | $99,880 |
| Charleston, SC | $98,530 |
| Charlotte, NC | $98,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 15. Hawaii | $102,900 |
| 16. Connecticut | $102,400 |
| 17. Delaware | $102,100 |
| 18. South Carolina | $101,100 |
| 19. Massachusetts | $100,900 |
| 20. Virginia | $100,700 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $100,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $48.62 ($101,100 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $101,100 against $100,300 nationally, 1% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for occupational therapist pay?
South Carolina ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays occupational therapists the most?
Spartanburg, SC, with a median of $111,500 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.