How much does a therapist make in South Carolina?
$90,980a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in South Carolina. That is $43.74 an hour or $7,582 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.74
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,900Median: $90,980Highest 10%: $186,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,900 | $25.43 | |
| 25th | $59,990 | $28.84 | |
| Median | $90,980 | $43.74 | |
| 75th | $129,000 | $62.04 | |
| 90th | $186,600 | $89.70 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $67,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for therapists.
| 3. New Jersey | $100,300 |
| 4. Hawaii | $99,560 |
| 5. Washington | $98,550 |
| 6. South Carolina | $90,980 |
| 7. Delaware | $90,120 |
| 8. Nebraska | $86,900 |
| 9. Rhode Island | $86,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $43.74 ($90,980 a year).
Do therapists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $90,980 against $77,930 nationally, 17% more.
Where does South Carolina rank for therapist pay?
South Carolina ranks 6 of 41 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays therapists the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $67,330 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.