- Open jobs
- 2
- Agencies hiring
- 2
- Median pay in listings
- $20.06/hour
- Median wage in South Carolina (BLS)
- $33.90/hour
Physical Therapist Assistant pay in South Carolina
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in South Carolina is $33.90 per hour ($70,512 a year full-time). Jobs on this page pay a median of $20.06/hour. Travel and contract jobs often pay more than staff positions because they include housing and meal stipends.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Pay in listings is converted to an hourly rate assuming 36–40 hours a week.
License and requirements
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from South Carolina; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.
Agencies hiring for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in South Carolina
| Agency | Open jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | 1 | $26.24/hr |
| CompHealth | 1 | $13.88/hr |
Cities with the most Physical Therapist Assistant jobs
Georgetown (1), Bennettsville (1)
FAQ
How much does a Physical Therapist Assistant make in South Carolina?
The median wage for Physical Therapist Assistant jobs in South Carolina is $33.90 per hour (about $70,512 a year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Physical Therapist Assistant jobs listed on ReferHire pay a median of $20.06 per hour.
How many Physical Therapist Assistant jobs are open in South Carolina?
2 Physical Therapist Assistant jobs from 2 staffing agencies are open on ReferHire right now.
What license do I need?
Most allied health roles need a national certification (for example ARRT for radiologic technologists, NBRC for respiratory therapists, NBSTSA for surgical technologists) and, in many states, a state license. Therapists (PT, OT, SLP) need a license from South Carolina; the PT and OT compacts let licensed therapists from member states get privileges faster.