Per diemPosted 20 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT) - Mobile Outpatient
Genesis Healthcare · Charleston, SC
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Physical Therapist jobs in Charleston, SC
Physical Therapists in the Charleston area earn a median of $48.57 per hour, about $101,020 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.89 and $51.96. That ranks 141st of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 249th of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Charleston. The free report below lists employers near Charleston and what they pay.
- $48.57median pay per hour, Charleston
- $41–$52typical range per hour
- 750physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 101cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Physical Therapist roles in Charleston
2 more open roles from employers in Charleston. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Per diemPosted 28 days ago
Physical Therapist - PRN
Select Medical · Charleston, SC
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Physical Therapist pay in Charleston, SC
The metro median is in line with the South Carolina statewide median of $48.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 750 physical therapists employed in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.43 | $73,690 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.89 | $85,050 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.57 | $101,020 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $51.96 | $108,080 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.48 | $119,560 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Charleston ranks
- 141st of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 249th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 8 South Carolina metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Charleston-North Charleston run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 119.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.57 median hour buys what $48.11 buys at the national price level, 1% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Charleston paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,749
- Per year: $87,426
- Per month: $7,286
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charleston-North Charleston metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Charleston
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $246 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,366 |
| 13-week assignment | $30,758 |
Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open Physical Therapist roles in South Carolina
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Charleston as they open.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Physical Therapist Home Health $20K Sign on Bonus
Amedisys · Aiken, SC
$115k–$128k/ year
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PT Physical Therapist Home Health $5K Sign on Bonus
Amedisys · Johnston, SC
$51.00–$61.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Physical Therapist / Full-time
Select Medical · Florence, SC
$34.00–$54.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 15 days ago
PT Physical Therapist Home Health
Amedisys · Spartanburg, SC
$115k–$144k/ year
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Per diemPosted 22 days ago
Physical Therapist / PRN
BrightSpring Health Services · Columbia, SC
$53.00–$56.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
PT Physical Therapist Home Health $5K Sign on Bonus
Amedisys · Union, SC
$41.25–$50.25/ hour
Hospitals in Charleston
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Charleston, 2 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Va Medical Center Charleston, SC | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Roper Hospital Charleston, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital Charleston, SC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Trident Medical Center Charleston, SC | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Musc Medical Center Charleston, SC | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health Charleston, SC | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant, SC | 6 mi | $48.57/hr | 95,604 |
| North Charleston, SC | 8 mi | $48.57/hr | 126,005 |
| Savannah, GA | 91 mi | $46.78/hr | 148,808 |
| Columbia, SC | 100 mi | $48.41/hr | 144,788 |
| Augusta, GA | 127 mi | $46.16/hr | 201,737 |
| Wilmington, NC | 153 mi | $40.77/hr | 125,284 |
Physical Therapist jobs in South Carolina · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in South Carolina
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
South Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Charleston
Charleston city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Charleston, SC?
Physical Therapists in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area have a median pay of $48.57 per hour, about $101,020 a year. The middle half earn between $40.89 and $51.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Charleston a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Charleston-North Charleston ranks 249th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 141st of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.
Where do physical therapists work in Charleston?
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Charleston, led by Charleston Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Charleston as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Charleston?
The federal per diem benchmark in Charleston is $246 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,366 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Charleston?
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Your PT pay reportCharleston, SC · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Humana Inc.Columbia, SC · 1 wage offer$59.03/ hr$49–$69
- Humana Inc.Orangeburg, SC · 1 wage offer$57.74/ hr$48–$68
- AmedisysAiken, SC · 7 postings$56.00/ hr$41–$69
- Amedisys Holding LLCAiken, SC · 1 wage offer$50.01/ hr$50–$50
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$54.33High$62
11 PT postings with published pay in South Carolina, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 11 PT roles
- Physical Therapist Home Health $20K Sign on BonusPermanent$115k–$128k/ year
- PT Physical Therapist Home Health $5K Sign on BonusPermanent$51.00–$61.00/ hour
+ 9 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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