Occupational Therapists pay range in Spartanburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $112,020 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Spartanburg earn between $82,340 and $111,540.
- $79K10th
- $82K25th
- $112KMedian
- $112K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,290 | $8,441 | $48.70 |
| Median | $111,540 | $9,295 | $53.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,340 | $6,862 | $39.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $111,540 | $9,295 | $53.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Spartanburg vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Spartanburg earn 4% more than the South Carolina average ($97,180) and about the same as the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $101,290 | $111,540 | $78,620 | $112,020 | 210 |
| South Carolina | $97,180 | $101,130 | $75,370 | $123,110 | 1,840 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Spartanburg
On the average salary of $101,290, a single filer in Spartanburg takes home about $75,776 a year, or $6,315 a month and $2,914 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 occupational 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 $101,290 buys what about $111,245 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 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other South Carolina cities
Spartanburg ranks 1st of 7 South Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Spartanburg$101,290
- Charleston$97,710
- Hilton Head Island$97,570
- Greenville$97,240
- Columbia$96,940
- Florence$95,920
- Myrtle Beach$92,350
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Spartanburg: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Spartanburg?
$48.70 an hour on average, and $53.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Spartanburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Spartanburg?
About $75,776 a year ($6,315 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,290.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Spartanburg than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
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 29-1122; 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 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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