Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Fayetteville, NC

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

Median annual salary $62,150 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.88
10th percentile $50,050
90th percentile $73,890
Employed locally 110
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,050
    25th
    $57,900
    50th (median)
    $62,150
    75th
    $71,110
    90th
    $73,890

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 106% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Anchorage, AK $76,310
    Lynchburg, VA $76,000
    Burlington, NC $73,340
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $73,050
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $72,160

    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 Assistants make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Fayetteville, NC is $29.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Fayetteville, NC is 5.1% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $50,050 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,900.