Physical Therapists pay range in Spartanburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $113,030 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Spartanburg earn between $84,190 and $111,860.
- $80K10th
- $84K25th
- $112KMedian
- $112K75th
- $113K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,780 | $8,482 | $48.93 |
| Median | $111,860 | $9,322 | $53.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,190 | $7,016 | $40.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $111,860 | $9,322 | $53.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Spartanburg vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Spartanburg earn 4% more than the South Carolina average ($98,100) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $101,780 | $111,860 | $79,650 | $113,030 | 350 |
| South Carolina | $98,100 | $101,330 | $72,810 | $123,480 | 3,930 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Spartanburg
On the average salary of $101,780, a single filer in Spartanburg takes home about $76,095 a year, or $6,341 a month and $2,927 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 Spartanburg a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Spartanburg area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.1), so the average $101,780 buys what about $111,784 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Spartanburg ($47,650). A typical home costs $279,792, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other South Carolina cities
Spartanburg ranks 1st of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Spartanburg$101,780
- Florence$100,580
- Charleston$100,570
- Greenville$100,140
- Hilton Head Island$97,240
- Myrtle Beach$95,240
- Columbia$94,060
- Sumter$93,380
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Spartanburg: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Spartanburg?
$48.94 an hour on average, and $53.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Spartanburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Spartanburg?
About $76,095 a year ($6,341 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,780.
Do physical therapists earn more in Spartanburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; area Spartanburg, SC (43900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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