Occupational Therapists pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for occupational therapists is $48.62 an hour ($101,130 a year). About 1,840 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($100,330). South Carolina ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational therapists in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.24 | $75,370 |
| 25% of workers | $39.42 | $82,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.62 | $101,130 |
| 75% of workers | $52.75 | $109,720 |
| 90% of workers | $59.19 | $123,110 |
Occupational Therapists pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $111,540 | 210 |
| Columbia | $102,650 | 280 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $102,340 | 400 |
| Florence | $101,510 | 80 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $100,820 | 70 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $100,760 | 100 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $98,530 | 320 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational therapists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +14.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $82,360 |
| Physicians, All Other | $274,480 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,330 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $70,500 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $35,990 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $73,740 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $40,970 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $123,290 |
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