Physical Therapists pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,180 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Charlotte earn between $94,070 and $115,370.
- $81K10th
- $94K25th
- $101KMedian
- $115K75th
- $126K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,700 | $8,642 | $49.86 |
| Median | $101,060 | $8,422 | $48.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,070 | $7,839 | $45.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $115,370 | $9,614 | $55.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Charlotte earn 4% more than the North Carolina average ($100,010) and about the same as the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $103,700 | $101,060 | $80,840 | $126,180 | 1,680 |
| North Carolina | $100,010 | $99,910 | $78,020 | $125,940 | 7,350 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $103,700, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $78,154 a year, or $6,513 a month and $3,006 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $78,154 | $6,513 |
| Working in SC | $77,346 | $6,446 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $103,700 buys what about $106,525 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 1st of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charlotte$103,700
- Hickory$101,850
- Rocky Mount$100,820
- Raleigh$100,350
- Winston-Salem$99,480
- Fayetteville$99,460
- Asheville$98,710
- Burlington$98,000
- Greenville$97,630
- Greensboro$97,620
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Charlotte?
$49.85 an hour on average, and $48.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $78,154 a year ($6,513 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,700.
Do physical therapists earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1123; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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