Physical Therapist Assistants pay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $32.47 an hour ($67,540 a year). About 3,280 people work in this job there.

$32.47Median hourly pay

$62,310–$76,520Middle half of workers, yearly

3,280People in this job in North Carolina

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($68,380). North Carolina ranks 18th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in North Carolina

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$26.97	$56,100
25% of workers	$29.96	$62,310
Half of workers (median)	$32.47	$67,540
75% of workers	$36.79	$76,520
90% of workers	$38.87	$80,850

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in North Carolina metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Burlington	$76,010	40
Wilmington	$75,820	220
Durham-Chapel Hill	$73,970	130
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia	$70,720	870
Goldsboro	$69,150	30
Raleigh-Cary	$67,890	390
Rocky Mount	$65,220	70
Winston-Salem	$64,660	180
Greensboro-High Point	$64,610	190
Fayetteville	$64,520	130
Greenville	$63,900	80
Asheville	$63,860	140
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton	$63,800	140
Pinehurst-Southern Pines	$62,350	40
Jacksonville	$61,780	30

North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist assistants

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
Job outlook: +23% over ten years, much faster than average · about 18,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in North Carolina

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$45,140
Psychiatric Technicians	$40,630
Respiratory Therapists	$80,090
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$69,390
Physical Therapist Aides	$34,760
Radiation Therapists	$99,250
Surgical Assistants	$59,920

Other job titles for this job

Rehabilitation AssistantAssistantCertified Physical Therapist AssistantCptaHome Care Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health Physical Therapist AssistantHome Health Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health PtaLicensed Physical Therapist AssistantLptaLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantNursing Facility Pta

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.