Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Goldsboro, NC

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

Median annual salary $67,180 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.30
10th percentile $47,630
90th percentile $76,110
Employed locally 30
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,630
    25th
    $56,260
    50th (median)
    $67,180
    75th
    $72,230
    90th
    $76,110

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 116% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 16% 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 Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,210
    Nursing Assistants $36,550
    Medical Assistants $37,190
    Dental Assistants $45,640
    Phlebotomists $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Goldsboro, NC is $32.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Goldsboro, NC is 2.5% above 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,630 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,260.