Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $93,520 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Charleston earn between $62,390 and $80,960.
- $59K10th
- $62K25th
- $76KMedian
- $81K75th
- $94K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,710 | $6,142 | $35.44 |
| Median | $75,770 | $6,314 | $36.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,390 | $5,199 | $30.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,960 | $6,747 | $38.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Charleston vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Charleston earn 5% more than the South Carolina average ($70,480) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $73,710 | $75,770 | $58,530 | $93,520 | 110 |
| South Carolina | $70,480 | $73,740 | $52,050 | $87,860 | 830 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in Charleston
On the average salary of $73,710, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $58,113 a year, or $4,843 a month and $2,235 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $73,710 buys what about $73,008 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($49,150). A typical home costs $435,877, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other South Carolina cities
Charleston ranks 2nd of 6 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Spartanburg pays the most ($78,120).
- Spartanburg$78,120
- Charleston$73,710
- Florence$69,170
- Greenville$68,950
- Myrtle Beach$68,150
- Columbia$65,660
All Occupational Therapy Assistants salaries in South Carolina
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Charleston: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Charleston?
$35.44 an hour on average, and $36.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Charleston?
About $58,113 a year ($4,843 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,710.
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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 31-2011; area Charleston-North Charleston, SC (16700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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