Occupational Therapists pay range in Myrtle Beach
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,720 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Myrtle Beach earn between $79,720 and $104,080.
- $65K10th
- $80K25th
- $101KMedian
- $104K75th
- $115K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,350 | $7,696 | $44.40 |
| Median | $100,760 | $8,397 | $48.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,720 | $6,643 | $38.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,080 | $8,673 | $50.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Myrtle Beach vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Myrtle Beach earn 5% less than the South Carolina average ($97,180) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach | $92,350 | $100,760 | $64,880 | $114,720 | 100 |
| 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 Myrtle Beach
On the average salary of $92,350, a single filer in Myrtle Beach takes home about $69,991 a year, or $5,833 a month and $2,692 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Myrtle Beach a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Myrtle Beach area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6), so the average $92,350 buys what about $98,620 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Myrtle Beach ($37,930). A typical home costs $340,239, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other South Carolina cities
Myrtle Beach ranks 7th 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 Myrtle Beach: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Myrtle Beach?
$44.40 an hour on average, and $48.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Myrtle Beach?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Myrtle Beach?
About $69,991 a year ($5,833 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,350.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Myrtle Beach than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC (34820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 0.63, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.63).
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