Physical Therapists Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Median annual salary $101,040 +0% vs national
Median hourly $48.58
10th percentile $46,000
90th percentile $117,510
Employed locally 260
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,000
    25th
    $77,350
    50th (median)
    $101,040
    75th
    $104,550
    90th
    $117,510

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 156% Median Physical Therapists salary is 56% 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 Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $52,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,110
    Pharmacists $131,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $67,470
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $39,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Myrtle Beach?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Myrtle Beach, SC is $48.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.08 or more per hour.

    Is Myrtle Beach above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 0% above 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 Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $46,000 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,350.