Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $66,670 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.06
10th percentile $51,890
90th percentile $82,060
Employed locally 360
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,890
    25th
    $61,300
    50th (median)
    $66,670
    75th
    $75,890
    90th
    $82,060

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 69% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 31% below 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 Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,370
    Nursing Assistants$38,840
    Medical Assistants$42,900
    Dental Assistants$50,240
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,090
    Massage Therapists$80,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Raleigh, NC is $32.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Raleigh, NC is 1.8% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $51,890 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,300.