How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in South Carolina?
$73,740a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in South Carolina. That is $35.45 an hour or $6,145 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.45
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,050Median: $73,740Highest 10%: $87,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,050 | $25.02 | |
| 25th | $63,170 | $30.37 | |
| Median | $73,740 | $35.45 | |
| 75th | $77,660 | $37.34 | |
| 90th | $87,860 | $42.24 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Spartanburg, SC | $86,040 |
| Charleston, SC | $75,770 |
| Columbia, SC | $74,330 |
| Greenville, SC | $73,580 |
| Charlotte, NC | $72,780 |
| Florence, SC | $72,720 |
| Augusta, GA | $67,780 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $66,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 12. Massachusetts | $75,040 |
| 13. New Jersey | $74,960 |
| 14. Virginia | $74,960 |
| 15. South Carolina | $73,740 |
| 16. Arizona | $73,490 |
| 17. Montana | $72,800 |
| 18. Connecticut | $72,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $35.45 ($73,740 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $73,740 against $72,300 nationally, 2% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
South Carolina ranks 15 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Spartanburg, SC, with a median of $86,040 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.