How much does a physical therapist assistant make in North Carolina?
$67,540a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in North Carolina. That is $32.47 an hour or $5,628 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.47
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,100Median: $67,540Highest 10%: $80,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,100 | $26.97 | |
| 25th | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| Median | $67,540 | $32.47 | |
| 75th | $76,520 | $36.79 | |
| 90th | $80,850 | $38.87 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Burlington, NC | $76,010 |
| Wilmington, NC | $75,820 |
| Durham, NC | $73,970 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $73,300 |
| Charlotte, NC | $70,720 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $69,150 |
| Raleigh, NC | $67,890 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $65,220 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $64,660 |
| Greensboro, NC | $64,610 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $64,520 |
| Greenville, NC | $63,900 |
| Asheville, NC | $63,860 |
| Hickory, NC | $63,800 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $62,350 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $61,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 15. New Hampshire | $71,440 |
| 16. South Carolina | $70,500 |
| 17. Rhode Island | $68,640 |
| 18. North Carolina | $67,540 |
| 19. Hawaii | $67,510 |
| 20. Minnesota | $66,770 |
| 21. Washington | $66,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $32.47 ($67,540 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $67,540 against $68,380 nationally, 1% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
North Carolina ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Burlington, NC, with a median of $76,010 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.