Physical Therapist salary in South Carolina
The median annual wage for physical therapists in South Carolina is $101,330, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $102,760. South Carolina ranks 25 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$101,330
25th percentile
$81,850
75th percentile
$111,860
90th percentile
$123,480
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in South Carolina | 3,930 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in South Carolina | $98,100 |
| National median | $102,760 |
| National employment | 267,330 |
States with similar pay for physical therapists
- Pennsylvania: median $101,380
- Virginia: median $101,450
- Indiana: median $101,560
- Florida: median $101,040
- District of Columbia: median $101,640
- Hawaii: median $101,700
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 "Physical Therapists" (29-1123), 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 —.