Physical Therapists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for physical therapists is $48.03 an hour ($99,910 a year). About 7,350 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($102,760). North Carolina ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical therapists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.51 | $78,020 |
| 25% of workers | $40.42 | $84,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.03 | $99,910 |
| 75% of workers | $53.04 | $110,330 |
| 90% of workers | $60.55 | $125,940 |
Physical Therapists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mount | $103,030 | 80 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $101,950 | 160 |
| Winston-Salem | $101,270 | 510 |
| Burlington | $101,120 | 100 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $101,060 | 1,680 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $100,240 | 790 |
| Fayetteville | $100,120 | 220 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $99,900 | 1,190 |
| Asheville | $99,480 | 300 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $99,320 | 540 |
| Wilmington | $98,770 | 460 |
| Greenville | $98,020 | 190 |
| Jacksonville | $95,190 | 80 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $94,400 | 100 |
| Goldsboro | $89,210 | 50 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physical therapists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 13,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,350 |
| Physicians, All Other | $260,330 |
| Occupational Therapists | $92,940 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $67,540 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $69,390 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $34,760 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $323,630 |
| Pharmacists | $138,860 |
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