Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Salary

$1,561/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in North Carolina is $1,561 per week. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 132 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$1,561/week

North Carolina

This is equal to the US average

$1,568/week

United States

Average Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants?

Durham, North Carolina pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,651 per week, followed by Oxford, North Carolina ($1,640). Durham, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,736. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,561 per week — Durham, North Carolina pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Durham, North Carolina$1,651$1,736
Oxford, North Carolina$1,640$1,700
How does the pay for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

Kentucky pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $1,638 per week, followed by West Virginia ($1,627) and Georgia ($1,588). Pennsylvania has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,325. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,561 per week — Kentucky pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kentucky$1,638$2,203
West Virginia$1,627$1,980
Georgia$1,588$2,065
Ohio$1,562$1,989
Virginia$1,559$2,175
South Carolina$1,542$1,960
Maryland$1,516$2,192
Tennessee$1,500$2,016
Pennsylvania$1,496$2,325
District of Columbia$1,441$1,719
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Physical Therapy Assistant jobs in North Carolina?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays Travel Physical Therapy Assistants the most, averaging $2,046 per week, followed by Healthcare Support ($1,978) and Care Career ($1,875). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Physical Therapy Assistants is $1,561 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays 31% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,046$2,046
Healthcare Support$1,978$1,978
Care Career$1,875$1,875
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,850$1,854
Synergy Medical Staffing$1,826$1,826
GHR Healthcare - Travel$1,820$1,820
Gold Coast Healthcare Staffing$1,736$1,736
Care Team Solutions$1,716$1,716
Critical Connection, inc$1,705$1,956
Trinity Staffing Group$1,702$1,702

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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