Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in South Carolina
Occupational Therapy Assistants in South Carolina earn a median of $73,740 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,740
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($72,300)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,050; the top 10% earn over $87,860. Nationally the range is $51,490 to $89,780.
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- Psychiatric Aides$36,320 median in South Carolina
- Occupational Therapy Aides$31,950 median in South Carolina
- Psychiatric Technicians$40,970 median in South Carolina
- Physical Therapist Assistants$70,500 median in South Carolina
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistants$49,730 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Therapists$101,130 median in South Carolina
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in South Carolina
How much do occupational therapy assistants make in South Carolina?
The median is $73,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,050 and the top 10% earn over $87,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for occupational therapy assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $72,300). Living costs are not included.