Physical Therapists Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $100,310 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.23
10th percentile $76,400
90th percentile $124,250
Employed locally 1,930
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,400
    25th
    $83,790
    50th (median)
    $100,310
    75th
    $110,250
    90th
    $124,250

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 125% Median Physical Therapists salary is 25% 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 Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,780
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,450
    Pharmacy Technicians$42,770
    Pharmacists$139,950
    Physician Assistants$132,110
    Physicians, All Other$327,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Charlotte, NC-SC is $48.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.67 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 0.7% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,400 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,790.