Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $62,490 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.04
10th percentile $55,240
90th percentile $80,950
Employed locally 340
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,240
    25th
    $59,780
    50th (median)
    $62,490
    75th
    $76,470
    90th
    $80,950

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 76% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Florence, SC $71,820
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $70,430
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $69,980
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $67,220

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,900
    Nursing Assistants $38,720
    Medical Assistants $40,830
    Dental Assistants $46,850
    Orderlies $38,950
    Phlebotomists $39,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Charleston, SC is $30.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.90 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Charleston, SC is 4.6% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Charleston?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $55,240 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,780.