Physical Therapists Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • North Carolina
Physical Therapists in North Carolina earn a median salary of $96,034 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.9% vs the national median of $101,020. An estimated 7,430 physical therapists are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $84,800 to $102,730 depending on location.
$96,034
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$102,730
Highest paying metro
$84,800
Lowest paying metro
7,430
Employed in North Carolina
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inPhysical Therapists salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern North Carolina | $102,730 | $85,380 | $107,220 | 320 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $101,390 | $86,910 | $108,490 | 70 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $100,450 | $82,500 | $108,780 | 200 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $100,310 | $83,790 | $110,250 | 1,930 |
| Hickory, NC | $98,970 | $83,860 | $106,690 | 160 |
| Asheville, NC | $98,810 | $81,790 | $104,700 | 340 |
| Winston, NC | $97,840 | $82,130 | $111,680 | 410 |
| Central North Carolina | $96,920 | $83,270 | $106,520 | 260 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $96,880 | $77,370 | $105,810 | 50 |
| Burlington, NC | $96,750 | $83,140 | $112,830 | 100 |
| Durham, NC | $96,630 | $77,810 | $101,560 | 690 |
| Greenville, NC | $96,010 | $78,270 | $99,550 | 190 |
| Raleigh, NC | $93,860 | $81,550 | $107,620 | 1,100 |
| Greensboro, NC | $93,690 | $79,770 | $104,110 | 500 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $91,860 | $76,180 | $108,870 | 130 |
| Western North Carolina | $91,070 | $81,060 | $104,000 | 360 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $89,640 | $77,810 | $102,180 | 70 |
| Wilmington, NC | $84,800 | $77,670 | $101,510 | 550 |