How much does a physical therapist make in South Carolina?
$101,300a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in South Carolina. That is $48.72 an hour or $8,444 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.72
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,810Median: $101,300Highest 10%: $123,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,810 | $35.00 | |
| 25th | $81,850 | $39.35 | |
| Median | $101,300 | $48.72 | |
| 75th | $111,900 | $53.78 | |
| 90th | $123,500 | $59.37 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Spartanburg, SC | $111,900 |
| Florence, SC | $108,200 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $102,500 |
| Charleston, SC | $101,600 |
| Charlotte, NC | $101,100 |
| Greenville, SC | $101,000 |
| Sumter, SC | $100,500 |
| Columbia, SC | $99,840 |
| Augusta, GA | $97,260 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $96,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapists.
| 22. Indiana | $101,600 |
| 23. Virginia | $101,500 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $101,400 |
| 25. South Carolina | $101,300 |
| 26. Florida | $101,000 |
| 27. Michigan | $100,900 |
| 28. Kentucky | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $48.72 ($101,300 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $101,300 against $102,800 nationally, 1% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for physical therapist pay?
South Carolina ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays physical therapists the most?
Spartanburg, SC, with a median of $111,900 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.