Therapists, All Other Salary in North Carolina

Other therapists in North Carolina earn the most in Winston-Salem (average $69,740 a year) and the least in Wilmington ($58,940), across the 3 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other therapists average at $64,070 and the median at $60,400 for 530 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,420.

Therapists, All Other average salary by city in North Carolina

Winston-Salem$69,740
Charlotte$68,700
Wilmington$58,940

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Winston-Salem	$69,740	$62,940	$50,630	$55,618	92
Charlotte	$68,700	$67,330	$55,360	$54,928	97
Wilmington	$58,940	$63,410	$49,970	$47,695	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Therapists, All Other salary in other states

Therapists, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in North Carolina

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 29-1129.
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.

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