How much does a physical therapist aide make in Charlotte?
$35,410a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $17.02 an hour or $2,951 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.02
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,890Median: $35,410Highest 10%: $46,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,890 | $13.89 | |
| 25th | $32,130 | $15.45 | |
| Median | $35,410 | $17.02 | |
| 75th | $41,710 | $20.05 | |
| 90th | $46,880 | $22.54 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides.
| Winston-Salem, NC | $37,610 |
| Durham, NC | $37,580 |
| Asheville, NC | $35,420 |
| Raleigh, NC | $35,370 |
| Greensboro, NC | $34,530 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $34,280 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $34,200 |
| Wilmington, NC | $31,510 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $72,780 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $70,720 |
| Massage Therapist | $58,930 |
| Dental Assistant | $50,060 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $47,830 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,520 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $46,420 |
| Phlebotomist | $44,980 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $44,770 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $41,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $17.02 ($35,410 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $35,410 against $35,240 nationally, 0% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $34,760, so Charlotte pays 2% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for physical therapist aide pay?
65 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist aide make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,880 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.