Physical Therapist Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Physical Therapist Salary
$49.82/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapist in North Carolina is $49.82 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $51.70.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Physical Therapist salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$49.82/hour
North Carolina
4% lower than the US average.
$51.70/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Physical Therapists?
Charlotte, North Carolina pays Physical 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 Physical Therapists is $50 per hour — Charlotte, North Carolina pays 3% less.
| 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 |
How does the pay for Physical Therapists in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Pennsylvania pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by New Jersey ($54) and Virginia ($53). Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Physical Therapists is $50 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 12% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $56 | $63 |
| New Jersey | $54 | $58 |
| Virginia | $53 | $57 |
| South Carolina | $49 | $53 |
| Delaware | $48 | $56 |
| Maryland | $48 | $55 |
| Kentucky | $42 | $47 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in North Carolina?
CoreMedical Group Perm pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Med Hires ($47). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Physical Therapists is $50 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 14% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $57 | $57 |
| Med Hires | $47 | $48 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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