Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Wilmington, NC

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

Median annual salary $69,660 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.49
10th percentile $52,370
90th percentile $84,450
Employed locally 190
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,370
    25th
    $59,330
    50th (median)
    $69,660
    75th
    $74,690
    90th
    $84,450

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 95% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 5% 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 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 Assistants make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Wilmington, NC is $33.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Wilmington, NC is 6.3% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $52,370 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,330.