How much does a physical therapist aide make in North Carolina?
$34,760a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in North Carolina. That is $16.71 an hour or $2,897 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.71
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,920Median: $34,760Highest 10%: $72,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,920 | $13.90 | |
| 25th | $31,040 | $14.92 | |
| Median | $34,760 | $16.71 | |
| 75th | $38,950 | $18.73 | |
| 90th | $72,890 | $35.04 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Winston-Salem, NC | $37,610 |
| Durham, NC | $37,580 |
| Asheville, NC | $35,420 |
| Charlotte, NC | $35,410 |
| Raleigh, NC | $35,370 |
| Hickory, NC | $34,760 |
| Greensboro, NC | $34,530 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $34,280 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $34,200 |
| Wilmington, NC | $31,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist aides.
| 22. Indiana | $35,100 |
| 23. West Virginia | $34,840 |
| 24. Maryland | $34,780 |
| 25. North Carolina | $34,760 |
| 26. New Jersey | $34,430 |
| 27. Delaware | $34,060 |
| 28. Hawaii | $33,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $16.71 ($34,760 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $34,760 against $35,240 nationally, 1% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for physical therapist aide pay?
North Carolina ranks 25 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays physical therapist aides the most?
Winston-Salem, NC, with a median of $37,610 a year.
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.