Physical Therapists Salary in Columbia, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, SC

Median annual salary $100,690 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.41
10th percentile $66,860
90th percentile $116,110
Employed locally 620
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,860
    25th
    $81,400
    50th (median)
    $100,690
    75th
    $106,540
    90th
    $116,110

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 152% Median Physical Therapists salary is 52% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Spartanburg, SC $108,040
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $107,940
    Sumter, SC $106,440
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $102,890
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $101,600

    Related occupations in Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,980
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,000
    Medical Records Specialists $65,960
    Physicians, All Other $374,300
    Pharmacists $134,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Columbia, SC is $48.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.86 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Columbia, SC is 0.3% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Columbia?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $66,860 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,400.