Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$1,986/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Hickory, NC is $1,986 per week. This is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of $2,158.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 98 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,986/week

Hickory, NC

8% lower than the US average.

$2,158/week

North Carolina

1% higher than the US average.

$2,145/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Pinehurst, North Carolina

$2,224/week

This is 11% higher than the Hickory average of $1,981.

Lexington, South Carolina

$1,836/week

This is 8% lower than the Hickory average of $1,981.

Columbia, South Carolina

$2,108/week

This is 6% higher than the Hickory average of $1,981.

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

Washington, North Carolina pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,520 per week, followed by Mount Airy, North Carolina ($2,449) and Greensboro, North Carolina ($2,429). Greensboro, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,965. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Physical Therapists is $1,986 per week — Washington, North Carolina pays 27% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Washington, North Carolina$2,520$2,927
Mount Airy, North Carolina$2,449$2,627
Greensboro, North Carolina$2,429$2,965
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Hickory?

Healthcare Support pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,513 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,476) and The Judge Group ($2,446). Jackson Therapy Partners has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,647. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Physical Therapists is $1,986 per week — Healthcare Support pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Healthcare Support$2,513$2,513
Vibra Travels$2,476$2,476
The Judge Group$2,446$2,446
Catalytic Solutions$2,296$2,296
Supplemental Health Care$2,286$2,286
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,266$2,266
Jackson Therapy Partners$2,200$2,647
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$2,176$2,176
Critical Connection, inc$2,132$2,306
The Good Life MedStaff$2,121$2,121

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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