Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $62,020 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.82
10th percentile $50,970
90th percentile $78,470
Employed locally 170
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,970
    25th
    $60,340
    50th (median)
    $62,020
    75th
    $74,590
    90th
    $78,470

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 96% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 4% 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 Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $37,900
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,100
    Medical Assistants $42,160
    Dental Assistants $47,440
    Phlebotomists $38,850
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $69,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Winston, NC is $29.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Winston, NC is 5.3% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $50,970 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,340.