Average Physical Therapist Salary

$40.67/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Gastonia, NC is $40.67 per hour. This is 25% lower than the North Carolina average of $50.94.

Last updated on May 7, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapist salaries in Gastonia, NC compared to State and National Averages

$40.67/hour

Gastonia, NC

32% lower than the US average.

$50.94/hour

North Carolina

6% lower than the US average.

$53.84/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Gastonia Compare to Other Cities

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$49/hour

This is 18% higher than the Gastonia average of $40.67.

Huntersville, North Carolina

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 21% higher than the Gastonia average of $40.67.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Winston-Salem, North Carolina pays Physical 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 Gastonia, NC average for Therapists is $41 per hour — Winston-Salem, North Carolina pays 26% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$51$52
Charlotte, North Carolina$49$53
Raleigh, North Carolina$47$56
Hendersonville, North Carolina$47$50
Greensboro, North Carolina$42$48
Gastonia, North Carolina$41$48

Last updated on May 7, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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