Occupational Therapy Aide salary in South Carolina
What occupational therapy aides earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$31,950$15.36 per hour
vs U.S.−18%U.S. median $39,160
Middle half earn$29,770 – $33,770Top 10%: $82,800+
Jobs500.81× the U.S. concentration
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Occupational Therapy Aide pay in similar states
Ohio · $36,380 Oklahoma · $34,670 Maryland · $33,310 Idaho · $32,590 Louisiana · $28,560 Tennessee · $27,840
Other healthcare salaries in South Carolina
Registered Nurses · $82,360 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,110 Nursing Assistants · $37,220 Medical Assistants · $41,160 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,820 Pharmacy Technicians · $42,120 Nurse Practitioners · $123,290 Dental Assistants · $47,320 Pharmacists · $135,700 Physicians, All Other · $274,480 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $55,280 Emergency Medical Technicians · $40,370
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy aide make in South Carolina?
Occupational Therapy Aides in South Carolina earned a median of $31,950 a year ($15.36 an hour) in May 2025, 18% less than the national median of $39,160. The middle half earned $29,770 to $33,770.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.