How much does a physical therapist assistant make in South Carolina?
$70,500a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in South Carolina. That is $33.89 an hour or $5,875 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.89
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,510Median: $70,500Highest 10%: $88,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,510 | $22.84 | |
| 25th | $59,750 | $28.73 | |
| Median | $70,500 | $33.89 | |
| 75th | $78,890 | $37.93 | |
| 90th | $88,070 | $42.34 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Spartanburg, SC | $88,070 |
| Florence, SC | $75,920 |
| Greenville, SC | $74,140 |
| Charlotte, NC | $70,720 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $64,270 |
| Columbia, SC | $62,920 |
| Augusta, GA | $62,510 |
| Charleston, SC | $62,270 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $58,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 13. Florida | $72,530 |
| 14. Vermont | $71,600 |
| 15. New Hampshire | $71,440 |
| 16. South Carolina | $70,500 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $68,640 |
| 18. North Carolina | $67,540 |
| 19. Hawaii | $67,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $33.89 ($70,500 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $70,500 against $68,380 nationally, 3% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
South Carolina ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Spartanburg, SC, with a median of $88,070 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.