Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in North Carolina
Physical Therapist Assistants in North Carolina earn a median of $67,540 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($68,380)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,280
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,100; the top 10% earn over $80,850. Nationally the range is $47,750 to $89,510.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Occupational Therapy Aides$66,190 median in North Carolina
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$69,390 median in North Carolina
- Athletic Trainers$56,540 median in North Carolina
- Physical Therapists$99,910 median in North Carolina
- Physical Therapist Aides$34,760 median in North Carolina
- Registered Nurses$84,350 median in North Carolina
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in North Carolina
How much do physical therapist assistants make in North Carolina?
The median is $67,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,100 and the top 10% earn over $80,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for physical therapist assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $68,380). Living costs are not included.