Therapist Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Therapist Salary
$47.66/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in North Carolina is $47.66 per hour. This is 13% lower than the US average of $53.84.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$47.66/hour
North Carolina
13% lower than the US average.
$53.84/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Therapists?
Winston-Salem, North Carolina pays Therapists the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Charlotte, North Carolina ($49) and Raleigh, 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 $48 per hour — Winston-Salem, North Carolina pays 8% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $51 | $52 |
| Charlotte, North Carolina | $49 | $53 |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $47 | $56 |
| Hendersonville, North Carolina | $47 | $50 |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina | $46 | $47 |
| Greensboro, North Carolina | $42 | $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 $51 per hour, followed by Occupational Therapist ($51) and Speech Language Pathologist ($49). Physical Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Therapists is $48 per hour — Physical Therapist earns 7% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | $51 | $53 |
| Occupational Therapist | $51 | $52 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | $49 | $51 |
| Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) | $46 | $48 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $34 | $36 |
How does the pay for Therapists in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Tennessee pays Therapists the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by South Carolina ($56) and Ohio ($56). Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Therapists is $48 per hour — Tennessee pays 30% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $62 | $71 |
| South Carolina | $56 | $58 |
| Ohio | $56 | $58 |
| Pennsylvania | $54 | $63 |
| Georgia | $52 | $56 |
| Virginia | $51 | $55 |
| West Virginia | $49 | $51 |
| Maryland | $48 | $59 |
| Kentucky | $40 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in North Carolina?
Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region pays Therapists the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($52) and Med Hires ($47). CoreMedical Group Perm has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Therapists is $48 per hour — Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region pays 10% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $53 | $53 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $52 | $57 |
| Med Hires | $47 | $47 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $50 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $43 | $43 |
| PT Solutions Physical Therapy | $30 | $45 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
Home Health Physical Therapist
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Taylorsville, NC
- 5x8 hrs
$54-60/hour
Home Health Physical Therapist
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- 5x8 hrs
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- Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing
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- 5x8 hrs
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approximately $54/hrSkilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Speech Language Pathologist
- Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing
- Mount Olive, NC
- 5x8 hrs
$104K/year
approximately $50/hrManager - Clinic Physical Therapist
- PT Solutions Physical Therapy
- Huntersville, NC
- 5x8 hrs
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