Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in South Carolina
Physical Therapist Assistants in South Carolina earn a median of $70,500 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,500
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($68,380)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,510; the top 10% earn over $88,070. Nationally the range is $47,750 to $89,510.
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- Registered Nurses$82,360 median in South Carolina
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in South Carolina
How much do physical therapist assistants make in South Carolina?
The median is $70,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,510 and the top 10% earn over $88,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for physical therapist assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+3% vs. the national median of $68,380). Living costs are not included.