Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in South Carolina
What occupational therapy assistants earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$73,740$35.45 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$63,170 – $77,660Top 10%: $87,860+
Jobs8301.10× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in South Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $72,780 | $34.99 | 450 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $73,580 | $35.38 | 240 |
| Columbia, SC | $74,330 | $35.74 | 120 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $75,770 | $36.43 | 110 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $67,780 | $32.59 | 100 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $86,040 | $41.37 | 80 |
| Florence, SC | $72,720 | $34.96 | 40 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $66,920 | $32.18 | 40 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $67,380 | $32.39 | 40 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $72,300 | $34.76 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
New Jersey · $74,960 Virginia · $74,960 Arizona · $73,490 Montana · $72,800 Connecticut · $72,780 Hawaii · $72,710
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 assistant make in South Carolina?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in South Carolina earned a median of $73,740 a year ($35.45 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $63,170 to $77,660.
Where in South Carolina do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Spartanburg, SC at $86,040.
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.