Physical Therapist Aide salary in North Carolina
What physical therapist aides earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$34,760$16.71 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $35,240
Middle half earn$31,040 – $38,950Top 10%: $72,890+
Jobs1,0500.68× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist Aide pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $34,280 | $16.48 | 270 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $35,410 | $17.02 | 170 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $35,370 | $17.00 | 170 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $34,530 | $16.60 | 80 |
| Wilmington, NC | $31,510 | $15.15 | 80 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $37,580 | $18.07 | 70 |
| Asheville, NC | $35,420 | $17.03 | 60 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $37,610 | $18.08 | 60 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $34,200 | $16.44 | 50 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $34,760 | $16.71 | 40 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $30,620 | $14.72 | 40 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $30,620 | $14.72 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Physical Therapist Aide pay in similar states
Arizona · $35,260 Florida · $35,140 Indiana · $35,100 West Virginia · $34,840 Maryland · $34,780 New Jersey · $34,430
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make in North Carolina?
Physical Therapist Aides in North Carolina earned a median of $34,760 a year ($16.71 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $35,240. The middle half earned $31,040 to $38,950.
Where in North Carolina do physical therapist aides earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Winston-Salem, NC at $37,610.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.