Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $34,200 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.44
10th percentile $29,240
90th percentile $72,820
Employed locally 50
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,240
    25th
    $32,840
    50th (median)
    $34,200
    75th
    $60,420
    90th
    $72,820

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 58% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $57,670
    Barnstable Town, MA $47,290
    Abilene, TX $46,790
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Urban Honolulu, HI $44,430
    Minnesota $44,340

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Winston-Salem, NC $43,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,430
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $38,980
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $37,910
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,290
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $36,150

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,150
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,170
    Medical Assistants $37,700
    Dental Assistants $45,770
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $56,260
    Phlebotomists $34,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Fayetteville, NC is $16.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.01 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Fayetteville, NC is 0.9% below the national median of $34,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Aides in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $29,240 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,840.