Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $67,020 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.22
10th percentile $45,300
90th percentile $77,380
Employed locally 90
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,300
    25th
    $56,850
    50th (median)
    $67,020
    75th
    $69,110
    90th
    $77,380

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 83% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 17% 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 Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,680
    Nursing Assistants$36,500
    Medical Assistants$38,230
    Dental Assistants$44,880
    Massage Therapists$81,630
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Hilton Head Island, SC is $32.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.77 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 2.3% above 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $45,300 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,850.