Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Columbia, SC

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$54.58/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Columbia, SC is $54.58 per hour. This is 15% higher than the South Carolina average of $46.15.

Last updated on March 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapist salaries in Columbia, SC compared to State and National Averages

$54.58/hour

Columbia, SC

8% higher than the US average.

$46.15/hour

South Carolina

8% lower than the US average.

$50.03/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities

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Columbus, Ohio

$31/hour

This is 88% lower than the Columbia average of $58.65.

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Columbia, South Carolina pays Occupational Therapists the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Lexington, South Carolina ($58). Columbia, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Columbia, SC average for Occupational Therapists is $55 per hour — Columbia, South Carolina pays 7% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Columbia, South Carolina	$59	$65
Lexington, South Carolina	$58	$58

Last updated on March 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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