Physical Therapist Assistants pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $33.90 an hour ($70,500 a year). About 1,870 people work in this job there.

$33.90Median hourly pay

$59,750–$78,890Middle half of workers, yearly

1,870People in this job in South Carolina

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($68,380). South Carolina ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in South Carolina

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$22.84	$47,510
25% of workers	$28.72	$59,750
Half of workers (median)	$33.90	$70,500
75% of workers	$37.93	$78,890
90% of workers	$42.34	$88,070

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Spartanburg	$88,070	160
Florence	$75,920	90
Greenville-Anderson-Greer	$74,140	380
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach	$64,270	150
Columbia	$62,920	300
Charleston-North Charleston	$62,270	280
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal	$58,190	70

South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist assistants

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
Job outlook: +23% over ten years, much faster than average · about 18,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in South Carolina

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$41,160
Respiratory Therapists	$77,740
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$73,740
Psychiatric Technicians	$40,970

Other job titles for this job

Rehabilitation AssistantAssistantCertified Physical Therapist AssistantCptaHome Care Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health Physical Therapist AssistantHome Health Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health PtaLicensed Physical Therapist AssistantLptaLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantNursing Facility Pta

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.