Physical Therapists salary
in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Physical Therapists in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro earn a median of $100,240 a year, based on BLS estimates for 790 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% below the U.S. median of $102,760 and in line with the NC statewide median of $99,910. It ranks #133 of 240 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE790 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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PHYSICAL THERAPISTS PAY IN OTHER NC METROS
- Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan areamedian $104,880
- Winston-Salem, NCmedian $101,270
- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SCmedian $101,060
- Fayetteville, NCmedian $100,120
- Raleigh-Cary, NCmedian $99,900
- Asheville, NCmedian $99,480
- Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan areamedian $99,340
- Greensboro-High Point, NCmedian $99,320
Questions
What is the average Physical Therapists salary in Durham?
The BLS median is $100,240 a year (May 2025). Half of the 790 jobs pay between $80,790 and $105,580. The 10th percentile is $80,720 and the 90th is $125,880.
Is Durham a high-paying metro for Physical Therapists?
That is 2% below the U.S. median of $102,760 and in line with the NC statewide median of $99,910. It ranks #133 of 240 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
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.