SOC 31-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapist Assistants — Northeastern South Carolina
Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Northeastern South Carolina, SC is $70,950 per year, close to the national median of $68,380 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Northeastern South Carolina, SC is $70,950 per year, close to the national median of $68,380 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $43,870 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,930 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,850 to $77,390.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Spartanburg leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $88,070. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 60th of 268 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,870 | −35.8% |
| 25th | $48,850 | −28.6% |
| Median (50th) | $70,950 | +3.8% |
| 75th | $77,390 | +13.2% |
| 90th | $82,930 | +21.3% |
| Mean | $64,960 | −5.0% |
Other metro areas in South Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spartanburg | $88,070 | 160 | |
| 2 | Florence | $75,920 | 90 | |
| 3 | Greenville | $74,140 | 380 | |
| 4 | Myrtle Beach | $64,270 | 150 | |
| 5 | Columbia | $62,920 | 300 | |
| 6 | Charleston | $62,270 | 280 | |
| 7 | Hilton Head Island | $58,190 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeastern South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $70,950 goes as far as $75,720 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,720US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,950 a year, 3.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,870 to $82,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Spartanburg, at $88,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Northeastern South Carolina, SC?
The median annual wage is $70,950, or $34.11 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 $68,380, so pay in Northeastern South Carolina, SC is 3.8% 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 Northeastern South Carolina, SC earns more than $82,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,870 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 $88,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Northeastern South Carolina, 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.
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