SOC 31-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Occupational Therapy Assistants — Charleston
Charleston-North Charleston, SC · 5 metro areas compared
At $75,770, median pay for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Charleston, SC tracks the national median of $72,300 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $75,770, median pay for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Charleston, SC tracks the national median of $72,300 closely. Pay ranges from under $58,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $93,520 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,390 to $80,960.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Spartanburg records the highest median at $86,040. Of the 513 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 160th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,530 | −19.0% |
| 25th | $62,390 | −13.7% |
| Median (50th) | $75,770 | +4.8% |
| 75th | $80,960 | +12.0% |
| 90th | $93,520 | +29.3% |
| Mean | $73,710 | +2.0% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spartanburg | $86,040 | 80 | |
| 2 | Columbia | $74,330 | 120 | |
| 3 | Greenville | $73,580 | 240 | |
| 4 | Florence | $72,720 | 40 | |
| 5 | Myrtle Beach | $66,920 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Charleston run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $75,770 goes as far as $80,864 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,864US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,770 a year, 4.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,530 to $93,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Spartanburg, at $86,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Occupational Therapy Assistants in Charleston, SC?
The median annual wage is $75,770, or $36.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $72,300, so pay in Charleston, SC is 4.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Charleston, SC earns more than $93,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,530 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Spartanburg, at $86,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Charleston, SC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data