Physical Therapist Aides pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for physical therapist aides is $16.71 an hour ($34,760 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($35,240). North Carolina ranks 25th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical therapist aides in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.91 | $28,920 |
| 25% of workers | $14.92 | $31,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.71 | $34,760 |
| 75% of workers | $18.73 | $38,950 |
| 90% of workers | $35.04 | $72,890 |
Physical Therapist Aides pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $37,610 | 60 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $37,580 | 70 |
| Asheville | $35,420 | 60 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $35,410 | 170 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $35,370 | 170 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $34,760 | 40 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $34,530 | 80 |
| Fayetteville | $34,200 | 50 |
| Wilmington | $31,510 | 80 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist aides
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $38,460 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,140 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $40,630 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $80,090 |
| Occupational Therapists | $92,940 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $67,540 |
| Massage Therapists | $60,650 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $69,390 |
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