SOC 29-1129 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Therapists, All Other — South Carolina
South Carolina
Median pay for this occupation in South Carolina comes to $90,980 a year, ahead of the national median of $77,930 by 16.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in South Carolina comes to $90,980 a year, ahead of the national median of $77,930 by 16.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,990 and $129,040. The lowest tenth earn under $52,900, while the highest tenth earn more than $186,580.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 41 states with published data for this occupation, South Carolina ranks 6th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 122nd of 713 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,900 | −32.1% |
| 25th | $59,990 | −23.0% |
| Median (50th) | $90,980 | +16.7% |
| 75th | $129,040 | +65.6% |
| 90th | $186,580 | +139.4% |
| Mean | $95,050 | +22.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $90,980 goes as far as $97,097 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$90,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$97,097US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $90,980 a year, 16.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,900 to $186,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 41 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Therapists, All Other in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $90,980, or $43.74 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 $77,930, so pay in South Carolina is 16.7% 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 South Carolina earns more than $186,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,900 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in South Carolina. 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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