Physical Therapists Salary in Asheville, NC

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

Median annual salary $98,810 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.50
10th percentile $67,090
90th percentile $123,310
Employed locally 340
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,090
    25th
    $81,790
    50th (median)
    $98,810
    75th
    $104,700
    90th
    $123,310

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 143% Median Physical Therapists salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Anchorage, AK $108,640
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $104,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,430
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $103,830
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $102,460

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,720
    Physicians, All Other $360,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,410
    Pharmacists $135,670
    Physician Assistants $129,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Asheville, NC is $47.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.20 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Asheville, NC is 2.2% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Asheville?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $67,090 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,790.