Physical Therapists Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $93,690 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $45.04
10th percentile $59,540
90th percentile $115,160
Employed locally 500
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,540
    25th
    $79,770
    50th (median)
    $93,690
    75th
    $104,110
    90th
    $115,160

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 149% Median Physical Therapists salary is 49% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,210
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,720
    Physicians, All Other$364,620
    Pharmacists$133,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$53,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Greensboro, NC is $45.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.12 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Greensboro, NC is 7.3% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $59,540 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,770.