Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Lexington, SC

Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$57.69/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Lexington, SC is $57.69 per hour. This is 20% higher than the South Carolina average of $46.15.

Last updated on December 23, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$57.69/hour

Lexington, SC

13% 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 Lexington Compare to Other Cities

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Columbus, Ohio

$31/hour

This is 85% lower than the Lexington average of $57.69.

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 Lexington, SC average for Therapists is $58 per hour — Columbia, South Carolina pays 2% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Columbia, South Carolina$59$65
Lexington, South Carolina$58$58

Last updated on December 23, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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