Physical Therapists Salary in South Carolina
Physical Therapists in South Carolina earn a median of $101,330 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,330
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($102,760)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,930
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,810; the top 10% earn over $123,480. Nationally the range is $77,140 to $135,140.
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- Occupational Therapists$101,130 median in South Carolina
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$274,480 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$359,500 median in South Carolina
- Midwives$67,940 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Athletic Trainers$59,240 median in South Carolina
Physical Therapists pay in South Carolina
How much do physical therapists make in South Carolina?
The median is $101,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,810 and the top 10% earn over $123,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for physical therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $102,760). Living costs are not included.