Physical Therapists Salary in Fayetteville, NC

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

Median annual salary $100,450 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.30
10th percentile $76,200
90th percentile $122,220
Employed locally 200
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,200
    25th
    $82,500
    50th (median)
    $100,450
    75th
    $108,780
    90th
    $122,220

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 171% Median Physical Therapists salary is 71% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,000
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,990
    Pharmacists$135,310
    Dental Hygienists$80,300
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Fayetteville, NC is $48.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.47 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Fayetteville, NC is 0.6% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,200 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,500.