Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Wilmington, NC

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

Median annual salary $31,200 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $29,860
90th percentile $39,920
Employed locally 60
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,860
    25th
    $30,160
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $37,850
    90th
    $39,920

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 42% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 58% 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 Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,410
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,660
    Medical Assistants $39,200
    Dental Assistants $50,440
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,060
    Phlebotomists $37,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Wilmington, NC is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Wilmington, NC is 9.6% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $29,860 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,160.