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Physical Therapist Jobs in South Carolina

Across 505 live Physical Therapist listings in South Carolina, median advertised pay is $99K (75th percentile $114K), based on the 218 that state a salary; South Carolina ranks 38th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Adams Place (39), Upstream Rehabilitation (32), Amedisys (30).

505+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

505+ Physical Therapist Jobs in South Carolina Available Now

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505 jobs

These 218 roles pay ~$99k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation logo

Physical Therapist / PRN

Rehab Without Walls Neuro RehabilitationColumbia, SC

Physical Therapist
$53 - $58 per hour
McLeod Health logo

Physical Therapist - Inpatient Adult Rehabilitation (Sign On Bonus Available!)

McLeod HealthFlorence, SC

Physical Therapist
Pay not disclosed
Adams Place logo

Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

Adams PlaceCharleston, SC

Physical Therapist Assistant
Pay not disclosed
Roper St. Francis Healthcare logo

Physical Therapist - Mt. Pleasant Hospital - PRN

Roper St. Francis HealthcareMount Pleasant, SC

Physical Therapist
Pay not disclosed
Shriners Children's logo

Physical Therapist

Shriners Children'sGreenville, SC

Physical Therapist
$54,700 - $82,100
McLeod Health logo

Physical Therapist Outpatient - McLeod Sports Medicine - Hartsville (Sign On Available!)

McLeod HealthFlorence, SC

Physical Therapist
Pay not disclosed
Eleutheria logo

Physical Therapist

EleutheriaColumbia, SC

Physical Therapist
Pay not disclosed
Prisma Health logo

Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist FT, Day

Prisma HealthColumbia, SC

Physical Therapist
Pay not disclosed
PACS logo

Physical Therapist (PT)

PACSEasley, SC

Physical Therapist
$83,000 - $104,000
ATI Physical Therapy logo

Physical Therapist

ATI Physical TherapyGreer, SC

Physical Therapist
$76,000 - $99,000
ATI Physical Therapy logo

Physical Therapist

ATI Physical TherapyWade Hampton, SC

Physical Therapist
$76,000 - $99,000
FOX Rehabilitation logo

Physical Therapist - Daniel Island, SC

FOX RehabilitationDaniel Island, SC

Physical Therapist
Pay not disclosed
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System logo

Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient Mary Black

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare SystemSpartanburg, SC

Physical Therapist Assistant
Pay not disclosed
MUSC logo

Physical Therapist II

MUSCColumbia, SC

Physical Therapist
Pay not disclosed
PACS logo

Physical Therapist PRN

PACSCharleston, SC

Physical Therapist
$42 - $50 per hour

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How South Carolina Compares for Physical Therapist Pay

South Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physical therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$89k
Pay rank
#38 of 51
Work-life balance
5.4/10 · #29
Open listings
1292

Physical Therapist roles in South Carolina advertise $3k below the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $116k.

Physical Therapist median pay and work-life-balance score, South Carolina compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs SCWLBListings
South Carolina (this page)$89k—5.4/101292
California#1$116k+$27k5.4/104079
Alaska#2$115k+$26k5.5/10109
District of Columbia#3$111k+$22k5.4/1054
Hawaii#4$107k+$18k5.1/10176
Vermont#5$103k+$14k5.5/10110
North Carolinaborders$90k+$1k5.3/101890
Georgiaborders$89k−$0k5.2/102142

“borders” = shares a border with South Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Physical Therapist Jobs in South Carolina: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

South Carolina offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physical therapist jobs in south carolina. With 505+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physical Therapist Jobs in South Carolina on this page have an average score of 6.3/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for physical therapist jobs in south carolina include PACS, Upstream Rehabilitation, McLeod Health, ATI Physical Therapy, and more. Positions span physical therapist jobs south carolina. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for physical therapist jobs in south carolina, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 31,769+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

A few things worth knowing

About Physical Therapist jobs in South Carolina.

How much do physical therapists earn in South Carolina?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physical therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid physical therapists jobs available?

Some physical therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which physical therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every physical therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring physical therapists in South Carolina right now?

Employers currently hiring for physical therapist roles include PACS, Upstream Rehabilitation, McLeod Health, ATI Physical Therapy, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many physical therapist jobs in south carolina are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 505 physical therapists positions in South Carolina listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.