Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$56.47/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Florence, SC is $56.47 per hour. This is 5% higher than the US average of $53.84.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$56.47/hour

Florence, SC

5% higher than the US average.

$53.84/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Florence Compare to Other Cities

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Columbia, South Carolina

$59/hour

Lexington, South Carolina

$58/hour

Savannah, Georgia

$55/hour

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 South Carolina average for Occupational Therapists is $56 per hour — Columbia, South Carolina pays 4% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Columbia, South Carolina$59$65
Lexington, South Carolina$58$58
What are the highest paying Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in Florence?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $49 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Occupational Therapists is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$49$52

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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