How much does a therapist make in North Carolina?
$60,400a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in North Carolina. That is $29.04 an hour or $5,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.04
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,600Median: $60,400Highest 10%: $87,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,600 | $23.85 | |
| 25th | $52,040 | $25.02 | |
| Median | $60,400 | $29.04 | |
| 75th | $67,870 | $32.63 | |
| 90th | $87,120 | $41.88 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $67,330 |
| Wilmington, NC | $63,410 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $62,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for therapists.
| 29. Utah | $61,770 |
| 30. Indiana | $61,720 |
| 31. Missouri | $60,990 |
| 32. North Carolina | $60,400 |
| 33. Oklahoma | $60,090 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $59,420 |
| 35. Georgia | $59,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $29.04 ($60,400 a year).
Do therapists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $60,400 against $77,930 nationally, 22% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for therapist pay?
North Carolina ranks 32 of 41 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays therapists the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $67,330 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.