Occupational Therapists pay range in Florence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,900 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Florence earn between $76,300 and $117,550.
- $43K10th
- $76K25th
- $102KMedian
- $118K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,920 | $7,993 | $46.12 |
| Median | $101,510 | $8,459 | $48.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,300 | $6,358 | $36.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $117,550 | $9,796 | $56.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Florence vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Florence earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($97,180) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | $95,920 | $101,510 | $43,200 | $124,900 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $97,180 | $101,130 | $75,370 | $123,110 | 1,840 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Florence
On the average salary of $95,920, a single filer in Florence takes home about $72,278 a year, or $6,023 a month and $2,780 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Florence a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Florence area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.8), so the average $95,920 buys what about $110,540 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Florence ($43,520). A typical home costs $193,792, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other South Carolina cities
Florence ranks 6th of 7 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Spartanburg pays the most ($101,290).
- Spartanburg$101,290
- Charleston$97,710
- Hilton Head Island$97,570
- Greenville$97,240
- Columbia$96,940
- Florence$95,920
- Myrtle Beach$92,350
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Florence: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Florence?
$46.12 an hour on average, and $48.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Florence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Florence?
About $72,278 a year ($6,023 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,920.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Florence than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
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; area Florence, SC (22500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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