Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Raleigh, NC

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

Charlotte is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Physical Therapist jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 5% higher than the average pay for Physical Therapist roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Winston-Salem, paying up to $53/hr, Raleigh, paying up to $56/hr, and Fayetteville, paying up to $48/hr.

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$47.13/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Raleigh, NC is $47.13 per hour. This is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of $50.16.

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$47.13/hour

Raleigh, NC

1% lower than the US average.

$50.16/hour

North Carolina

5% higher than the US average.

$47.81/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities

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Fayetteville, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 8% lower than the Raleigh average of $47.13.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$49/hour

This is 4% higher than the Raleigh average of $47.13.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$50/hour

This is 5% higher than the Raleigh average of $47.13.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Charlotte, North Carolina	$50	$53
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$49	$53
Raleigh, North Carolina	$47	$56
Fayetteville, North Carolina	$44	$48
Greensboro, North Carolina	$42	$48
Gastonia, North Carolina	$41	$48

What are the highest paying Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Raleigh?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
CoreMedical Group Perm	$57	$57

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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