Physical Therapist Assistant salary in South Carolina
What physical therapist assistants earn in South Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$70,500$33.90 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $68,380
Middle half earn$59,750 – $78,890Top 10%: $88,070+
Jobs1,8701.12× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist 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 | $70,720 | $34.00 | 870 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $74,140 | $35.64 | 380 |
| Columbia, SC | $62,920 | $30.25 | 300 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $62,270 | $29.94 | 280 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $88,070 | $42.34 | 160 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $62,510 | $30.05 | 150 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $64,270 | $30.90 | 150 |
| Florence, SC | $75,920 | $36.50 | 90 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $67,530 | $32.47 | 90 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $58,190 | $27.98 | 70 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $71,010 | $34.14 | 60 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $70,950 | $34.11 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in South Carolina
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in similar states
Oregon · $73,180 Georgia · $72,800 Florida · $72,530 Vermont · $71,600 New Hampshire · $71,440 Rhode Island · $68,640
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 a physical therapist assistant make in South Carolina?
Physical Therapist Assistants in South Carolina earned a median of $70,500 a year ($33.90 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $68,380. The middle half earned $59,750 to $78,890.
Where in South Carolina do physical therapist assistants earn the most?
Among areas in South Carolina, pay was highest in Spartanburg, SC at $88,070.
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.