Physical Therapists Salary in Southern South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $100,040 -1% vs national
Median hourly $48.10
10th percentile $67,760
90th percentile $128,250
Employed locally 70
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,760
    25th
    $77,360
    50th (median)
    $100,040
    75th
    $111,400
    90th
    $128,250

    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

    Related occupations in Southern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,420
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,250
    Pharmacy Technicians$35,620
    Nurse Practitioners$119,300
    Pharmacists$130,030
    Emergency Medical Technicians$41,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Southern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Southern South Carolina is $48.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.62 or more per hour.

    Is Southern South Carolina above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Southern South Carolina is 1% 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 Southern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $67,760 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,360.