Physical Therapists salary
in Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $90,790–$117,770
- vs U.S. median
- -3%
- Metro rank
- #163 of 240
Physical Therapists in the Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $99,340 a year, based on BLS estimates for 290 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $102,760 and 1% below the NC statewide median of $99,910. It ranks #163 of 240 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE290 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Physical Therapists pay in other NC metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $104,880 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $101,270 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $101,060 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $100,240 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $100,120 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $99,900 |
| Asheville, NC | $99,480 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $99,320 |
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Questions
What is the average Physical Therapists salary in Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $99,340 a year (May 2025). Half of the 290 jobs pay between $90,790 and $117,770. The 10th percentile is $78,220 and the 90th is $129,440.
Is Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Physical Therapists?
That is 3% below the U.S. median of $102,760 and 1% below the NC statewide median of $99,910. It ranks #163 of 240 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Physical Therapists make an hour in Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area?
About $47.76 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $99,340 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $43.65–$56.62 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.