Physical Therapists Salary in North Carolina
Physical Therapists in North Carolina earn a median of $99,910 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,910
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($102,760)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,350
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,020; the top 10% earn over $125,940. Nationally the range is $77,140 to $135,140.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Occupational Therapists$92,940 median in North Carolina
- Nurse Midwives$126,040 median in North Carolina
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians$260,330 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$289,780 median in North Carolina
- Midwives$57,390 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Athletic Trainers$56,540 median in North Carolina
Physical Therapists pay in North Carolina
How much do physical therapists make in North Carolina?
The median is $99,910 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,020 and the top 10% earn over $125,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for physical therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $102,760). Living costs are not included.