Physical Therapist Aides Salary in South Carolina

Physical therapist aides in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $35,580 a year) and the least in Greenville ($32,740), across the 3 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist aides average at $33,670 and the median at $33,280 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $36,430.

Physical Therapist Aides average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$35,580
Columbia$35,080
Greenville$32,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$35,580	$34,110	$30,450	$30,359	101
Columbia	$35,080	$35,740	$30,440	$29,967	94
Greenville	$32,740	$31,200	$25,100	$28,134	93

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

Physical Therapist Aides salary in other states

Physical Therapist Aides 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 31-2022.
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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