Physical Therapist salary in North Carolina
The median annual wage for physical therapists in North Carolina is $99,910, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $102,760. North Carolina ranks 33 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$99,910
25th percentile
$84,080
75th percentile
$110,330
90th percentile
$125,940
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in North Carolina | 7,350 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in North Carolina | $100,010 |
| National median | $102,760 |
| National employment | 267,330 |
Metro areas in North Carolina
- Charlotte, NC: median $101,060
- Raleigh, NC: median $99,900
States with similar pay for physical therapists
- Utah: median $99,880
- New Hampshire: median $99,850
- Mississippi: median $99,990
- Maine: median $99,720
- Tennessee: median $100,140
- Wyoming: median $100,400
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Physical Therapists" (29-1123), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.