Physical Therapists Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

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

Median annual salary $94,350 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $45.36
10th percentile $75,020
90th percentile $119,290
Employed locally 140
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,020
    25th
    $81,140
    50th (median)
    $94,350
    75th
    $107,050
    90th
    $119,290

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 116% Median Physical Therapists salary is 16% 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 Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,480
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,200
    Pharmacists $134,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,670
    Nurse Practitioners $116,500
    Dental Hygienists $85,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Hilton Head Island, SC is $45.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 6.6% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $75,020 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,140.