SC · Greenville · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Greenville, SC

Pay for physical therapists in the Greenville area centers on $48.36 per hour, or about $100,590 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.57 and the upper quarter over $52.05. That ranks 152nd of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 123rd of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Greenville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Greenville.

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Shriners Hospitals for Children · Greenville, SC

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Physical Therapist pay in Greenville, 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 1,020 physical therapists employed in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.48).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.31$75,52025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.57$82,31019% below U.S. median
Median$48.36$100,590in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.05$108,2607% above U.S. median
Top 10%$58.37$121,41020% above U.S. median

How Greenville ranks

  • 152nd of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 123rd of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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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What your pay buys in Greenville

  • Overall prices in Greenville-Anderson-Greer run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.36 median hour buys what $51.86 buys at the national price level, 7% above 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 Greenville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,741
  • Per year: $87,048
  • Per month: $7,254

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Greenville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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

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Hospitals in Greenville

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Greenville, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Prisma Health Patewood Hospital
Greenville, SC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
Greenville, SC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
St Francis-Downtown
Greenville, SC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Greenville, SC
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Asheville, NC52 mi$47.50/hr94,992
Gastonia, NC72 mi$48.23/hr85,535
Rock Hill, SC76 mi$48.23/hr75,798
Athens, GA84 mi$47.23/hr128,691
Charlotte, NC90 mi$48.23/hr943,476
Huntersville, NC93 mi$48.23/hr67,087

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.

South Carolina state guide

Other healthcare roles in Greenville

Greenville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Greenville, SC?

Physical Therapists in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer metro area have a median pay of $48.36 per hour, about $100,590 a year. The middle half earn between $39.57 and $52.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Greenville a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Greenville-Anderson-Greer ranks 123rd of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 152nd of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Greenville?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Greenville, led by Prisma Health Patewood Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Greenville 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 Greenville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Greenville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Greenville?

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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

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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

  1. Physical Therapist Home Health $20K Sign on BonusPermanent
    $115k–$128k/ year
    Amedisys · Aiken, SC · posted 2 days ago
  2. PT Physical Therapist Home Health $5K Sign on BonusPermanent
    $51.00–$61.00/ hour
    Amedisys · Johnston, SC · posted 2 days ago

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