Therapist Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Therapist Salary
$46.74/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in North Carolina is $46.74 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $48.53.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$46.74/hour
North Carolina
4% lower than the US average.
$48.53/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Therapists?
Charlotte, North Carolina pays Therapists the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Raleigh, North Carolina ($47) and Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($47). Raleigh, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Therapists is $47 per hour — Charlotte, North Carolina pays 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, North Carolina | $48 | $53 |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $47 | $56 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $47 | $52 |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina | $46 | $48 |
| Gastonia, North Carolina | $41 | $48 |
What type of Therapists make the most money in North Carolina?
Physical Therapist earns the most among Therapy specialties in North Carolina, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Occupational Therapist ($49) and Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) ($46). Physical Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Therapists is $47 per hour — Physical Therapist earns 7% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | $50 | $53 |
| Occupational Therapist | $49 | $51 |
| Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) | $46 | $48 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $32 | $35 |
How does the pay for Therapists in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Pennsylvania pays Therapists the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($52) and Virginia ($49). Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Therapists is $47 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 11% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $52 | $63 |
| New Jersey | $52 | $57 |
| Virginia | $49 | $56 |
| Maryland | $47 | $52 |
| South Carolina | $47 | $53 |
| Tennessee | $44 | $60 |
| Delaware | $43 | $43 |
| Kentucky | $41 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in North Carolina?
CoreMedical Group Perm pays Therapists the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($43) and Med Hires ($41). CoreMedical Group Perm also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Therapists is $47 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 12% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $52 | $57 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $43 | $43 |
| Med Hires | $41 | $48 |
| PT Solutions Physical Therapy | $29 | $32 |
| Confluent Health | $28 | $29 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
Physical Therapist - Home Health
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Taylorsville, NC
- 5x8 hrs
$54-60/hour
Home Health Physical Therapist
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Raleigh, NC
- 5x8 hrs
$54-60/hour
Manager - Clinic Physical Therapist
- PT Solutions Physical Therapy
- Huntersville, NC
- 5x8 hrs
$87K-120K/year
approximately $41-58/hrOutpatient Physical Therapist
- PT Solutions Physical Therapy
- Kernersville, NC
$85K-110K/year
Outpatient Physical Therapist
- PT Solutions Physical Therapy
- Clemmons, NC
$85K-110K/year
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