Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $34,760 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.71
10th percentile $31,040
90th percentile $74,010
Employed locally 40
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,040
    25th
    $34,760
    50th (median)
    $34,760
    75th
    $37,170
    90th
    $74,010

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,050
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,770
    Medical Assistants $39,730
    Dental Assistants $46,760
    Phlebotomists $35,530
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Hickory, NC is $16.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Hickory, NC is 0.7% above 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $31,040 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,760.