How much does a physical therapist aide make in South Carolina?
$33,280a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in South Carolina. That is $16.00 an hour or $2,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.00
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,830Median: $33,280Highest 10%: $45,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,830 | $10.98 | |
| 25th | $26,120 | $12.56 | |
| Median | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 75th | $37,250 | $17.91 | |
| 90th | $45,290 | $21.77 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbia, SC | $35,740 |
| Charlotte, NC | $35,410 |
| Charleston, SC | $34,110 |
| Greenville, SC | $31,200 |
| Augusta, GA | $29,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist aides.
| 27. Delaware | $34,060 |
| 28. Hawaii | $33,810 |
| 29. Virginia | $33,390 |
| 30. South Carolina | $33,280 |
| 31. New Mexico | $31,990 |
| 32. Nevada | $31,970 |
| 33. Texas | $31,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $16.00 ($33,280 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $33,280 against $35,240 nationally, 6% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for physical therapist aide pay?
South Carolina ranks 30 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays physical therapist aides the most?
Columbia, SC, with a median of $35,740 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.