Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • North Carolina
Physical Therapist Assistants in North Carolina earn a median salary of $65,088 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.6% vs the national median of $65,510. An estimated 3,140 physical therapist assistants are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $57,760 to $73,340 depending on location.
$65,088
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$73,340
Highest paying metro
$57,760
Lowest paying metro
3,140
Employed in North Carolina
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Physical Therapist Assistants salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NC | $73,340 | $61,020 | $79,530 | 40 |
| Durham, NC | $73,050 | $63,490 | $77,950 | 110 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $70,260 | $59,580 | $86,080 | 50 |
| Wilmington, NC | $69,660 | $59,330 | $74,690 | 190 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $67,220 | $62,030 | $74,750 | 820 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $67,180 | $56,260 | $72,230 | 30 |
| Raleigh, NC | $66,670 | $61,300 | $75,890 | 360 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $65,040 | $59,870 | $76,440 | 270 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $62,840 | $59,150 | $70,670 | 60 |
| Greenville, NC | $62,830 | $58,240 | $72,870 | 90 |
| Hickory, NC | $62,770 | $59,590 | $75,300 | 120 |
| Central North Carolina | $62,620 | $59,230 | $74,760 | 150 |
| Asheville, NC | $62,390 | $61,850 | $73,650 | 160 |
| Greensboro, NC | $62,290 | $59,880 | $74,200 | 180 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $62,150 | $57,900 | $71,110 | 110 |
| Winston, NC | $62,020 | $60,340 | $74,590 | 170 |
| Western North Carolina | $61,490 | $57,990 | $73,640 | 200 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $57,760 | $52,050 | $64,080 | 30 |