Physical Therapist Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median physical therapist in the Raleigh area earns $99,900 a year ($48.03 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($102,760) and about the same as the North Carolina median ($99,910). Half of the 1,190 physical therapists there earn between $85,320 and $110,740.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,490 | $78,020 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $85,320 | $84,080 | $86,160 |
| Median | $99,900 | $99,910 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $110,740 | $110,330 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $127,530 | $125,940 | $135,140 |
| Average | $100,350 | $100,010 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 1,190 | 7,350 | 267,330 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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Check my payPhysical therapist pay in other cities
- Charlotte, NC: $101,060
- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Riverside, CA: $120,110
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
- San Diego, CA: $113,850
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,170
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.