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Physical Therapists salary in South Carolina

Median: $101,330 / year · $48.72 / hr · 2025

1% below the U.S. average

Mean
$98,100
$47.17 / hr
Median hourly
$48.72 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$72,810 – $123,480
U.S. median
$102,760
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$72,810
  • Median$101,330
  • Mean$98,100
  • 90th percentile$123,480

U.S. median $102,760

Take-home estimate

$74,587

On a $101,330 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$14,134 (13.9%)
  • State income tax$4,858 (4.8%)
  • Social Security$6,282 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,469 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$74,587 (73.6%)
  • Share of $101,330 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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ZIP codes in South Carolina

29072Lexington town29681Five Forks CDP29445Goose Creek city29485North Charleston city29732Rock Hill city29730Rock Hill city29483Summerville town29651Greer city29579Carolina Forest CDP29588Socastee CDP29223Dentsville CDP29464Mount Pleasant town

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Highest-paying states for Physical Therapists

South Carolina ranks #25 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($101,330).

Physical Therapists median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest California$124,190
#2Alaska$115,280
#3New Jersey$112,140
#4Nevada$111,250
#5Maryland$106,890
#6New Mexico$106,880
#7Washington$105,950
#8Texas$105,810
#9Illinois$105,250
#10Connecticut$104,360
#11Massachusetts$103,790
#12Oregon$103,510
#13Arizona$103,220
#14Ohio$103,050
#15Georgia$102,700
#16Delaware$102,050
#17Colorado$102,030
#18Minnesota$102,010
#19Wisconsin$101,840
#20Hawaii$101,700
#21District of Columbia$101,640
#22Indiana$101,560
#23Virginia$101,450
#24Pennsylvania$101,380
#25South Carolina$101,330
#26Florida$101,040
#27Michigan$100,900
#28Kentucky$100,710
#29New York$100,660
#30Wyoming$100,400
#31Tennessee$100,140
#32Mississippi$99,990
#33North Carolina$99,910
#34Utah$99,880
#35New Hampshire$99,850
#36Maine$99,720
#37Rhode Island$99,400
#38Missouri$99,310
#39Arkansas$99,010
#40Idaho$99,000
#41Oklahoma$98,590
#42Louisiana$98,530
#43Kansas$98,290
#44Vermont$97,970
#45Iowa$97,560
#46Alabama$97,290
#47Nebraska$97,090
#48West Virginia$96,600
#49South Dakota$92,660
#50Montana$91,450
#51 Lowest North Dakota$85,330

Frequently asked questions

What is the median physical therapists salary in South Carolina?
The OEWS median is $101,330 per year ($48.72 / hr) (2025), 1% below the U.S. average.
How much does a physical therapists make per hour in South Carolina?
The OEWS hourly median is $48.72 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $74,587 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does physical therapists pay compare nationally?
The South Carolina median is 1% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $102,760.
Which states pay physical therapistss the most?
California has the highest published OEWS median at $124,190. South Carolina ranks #25 of 51.
What is that salary worth after South Carolina living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 93.8 (U.S. = 100), 6% below the U.S. average. $101,330 in South Carolina has about the same purchasing power as $108,085 at U.S. average prices.