Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$50.61/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Hickory, NC is $50.61 per hour. This is 5% lower than the US average of $53.01.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$50.61/hour

Hickory, NC

5% lower than the US average.

$53.01/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$50/hour

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$51/hour

Columbia, South Carolina

$59/hour

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 ($50) 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 Physical Therapists is $51 per hour — Winston-Salem, North Carolina pays 1% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$51	$52
Charlotte, North Carolina	$50	$53
Raleigh, North Carolina	$47	$56
Hendersonville, North Carolina	$47	$50
Greensboro, North Carolina	$42	$48
Gastonia, North Carolina	$41	$48

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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