How much does a physical therapist make in North Carolina?
$99,910a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in North Carolina. That is $48.03 an hour or $8,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.03
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,020Median: $99,910Highest 10%: $125,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,020 | $37.51 | |
| 25th | $84,080 | $40.42 | |
| Median | $99,910 | $48.03 | |
| 75th | $110,300 | $53.04 | |
| 90th | $125,900 | $60.55 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rocky Mount, NC | $103,000 |
| Hickory, NC | $102,000 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $101,300 |
| Burlington, NC | $101,100 |
| Charlotte, NC | $101,100 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $100,800 |
| Durham, NC | $100,200 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $100,100 |
| Raleigh, NC | $99,900 |
| Asheville, NC | $99,480 |
| Greensboro, NC | $99,320 |
| Wilmington, NC | $98,770 |
| Greenville, NC | $98,020 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $95,190 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $94,400 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $89,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapists.
| 30. Wyoming | $100,400 |
| 31. Tennessee | $100,100 |
| 32. Mississippi | $99,990 |
| 33. North Carolina | $99,910 |
| 34. Utah | $99,880 |
| 35. New Hampshire | $99,850 |
| 36. Maine | $99,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $48.03 ($99,910 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $99,910 against $102,800 nationally, 3% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for physical therapist pay?
North Carolina ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays physical therapists the most?
Rocky Mount, NC, with a median of $103,000 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.