How much does a therapist make in Charlotte?
$67,330a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $32.37 an hour or $5,611 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.37
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,040Median: $67,330Highest 10%: $97,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,040 | $25.02 | |
| 25th | $55,360 | $26.62 | |
| Median | $67,330 | $32.37 | |
| 75th | $77,160 | $37.10 | |
| 90th | $97,220 | $46.74 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Wilmington, NC | $63,410 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $572,900 |
| Cardiologist | $528,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $353,700 |
| Neurologist | $337,600 |
| Physician | $327,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $289,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $277,600 |
| Dermatologist | $276,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Podiatrist | $254,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $32.37 ($67,330 a year).
Do therapists make more in Charlotte than the national average?
No: $67,330 against $77,930 nationally, 14% less.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $60,400, so Charlotte pays 11% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for therapist pay?
43 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,220 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.