Occupational Therapist salary in South Carolina
The median annual wage for occupational therapists in South Carolina is $101,130, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $100,330. South Carolina ranks 18 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$101,130
25th percentile
$82,000
75th percentile
$109,720
90th percentile
$123,110
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in South Carolina | 1,840 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in South Carolina | $97,180 |
| National median | $100,330 |
| National employment | 162,450 |
States with similar pay for occupational therapists
- Massachusetts: median $100,930
- Virginia: median $100,710
- Delaware: median $102,130
- Rhode Island: median $100,040
- Connecticut: median $102,440
- Illinois: median $99,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Occupational Therapists" (29-1122), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.