Occupational Therapists Salary in South Carolina

Occupational therapists in South Carolina earn the most in Spartanburg (average $101,290 a year) and the least in Myrtle Beach ($92,350), across the 7 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapists average at $97,180 and the median at $101,130 for 1,840 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $101,280.

Occupational Therapists average salary by city in South Carolina

Spartanburg$101,290
Charleston$97,710
Hilton Head Island$97,570
Greenville$97,240
Columbia$96,940
Florence$95,920
Myrtle Beach$92,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Spartanburg	$101,290	$111,540	$82,340	$75,776	91
Charleston	$97,710	$98,530	$82,590	$73,444	101
Hilton Head Island	$97,570	$100,820	$86,290	$73,353	98
Greenville	$97,240	$102,340	$83,850	$73,138	93
Columbia	$96,940	$102,650	$84,240	$72,943	94
Florence	$95,920	$101,510	$76,300	$72,278	87
Myrtle Beach	$92,350	$100,760	$79,720	$69,991	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapists salary in other states

Occupational Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in South Carolina

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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