Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Columbia, SC

How much does a Occupational Therapy Assistant make in Columbia, SC?

Median base salary

Government data

$60,951

Median $60,951

Low $25,436High $70,471

Based on 120 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Columbia, SC (updated July 31, 2026).

Adjusted down 18% for entry-level roles, because this occupation's wage data is published for all experience levels combined.

Salary range

10th percentile: $25,436
25th percentile: $43,345
75th percentile: $64,813
90th percentile: $70,471

Highest paying cities for Occupational Therapy Assistant

Spartanburg, SC$86,040a year
Charleston-North Charleston, SC$75,770a year
Columbia, SC$74,330a year
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$73,580a year
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$72,780a year
Florence, SC$72,720a year
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$67,780a year
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$66,920a year

Occupational Therapy Assistant job openings in Columbia, SC

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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