Physical Therapist Jobs in North Carolina
Across 776 live Physical Therapist listings in North Carolina, median advertised pay is $96K (75th percentile $107K), based on the 454 that state a salary; North Carolina ranks 35th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Upstream Rehabilitation (65), Benchmark Physical Therapy (45), Pruitt Health (32).
776+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 15, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
776+ Physical Therapist Jobs in North Carolina Available Now
These 454 roles pay ~$96k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Upstream RehabilitationCharlotte, NC
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Upstream RehabilitationIndian Trail, NC
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How North Carolina Compares for Physical Therapist Pay
North Carolina against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physical therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Physical Therapist roles in North Carolina advertise $2k below the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $116k.
| State | Median pay | vs NC | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (this page) | $90k | — | 5.3/10 | 1890 |
| California#1 | $116k | +$26k | 5.4/10 | 4079 |
| Alaska#2 | $115k | +$26k | 5.5/10 | 109 |
| District of Columbia#3 | $111k | +$21k | 5.4/10 | 54 |
| Virginiaborders | $95k | +$5k | 5.4/10 | 1791 |
| South Carolinaborders | $89k | −$1k | 5.4/10 | 1292 |
| Georgiaborders | $89k | −$1k | 5.2/10 | 2142 |
| Tennesseeborders | $85k | −$4k | 5.6/10 | 1523 |
“borders” = shares a border with North Carolina; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Physical Therapist Jobs in North Carolina: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
North Carolina offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physical therapist jobs in north carolina. With 776+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physical Therapist Jobs in North Carolina on this page have an average score of 3.3/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for physical therapist jobs in north carolina include Upstream Rehabilitation, Benchmark Physical Therapy, PT Solutions, BAYADA Home Health Care, and more. Positions span physical therapist jobs north carolina. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for physical therapist jobs in north carolina, BetterHelp (score: 95.9/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 31,769+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Physical Therapist jobs in North Carolina.
How much do physical therapists earn in North Carolina?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of physical therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid physical therapists jobs available?
Some physical therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which physical therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every physical therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring physical therapists in North Carolina right now?
Employers currently hiring for physical therapist roles include Upstream Rehabilitation, Benchmark Physical Therapy, PT Solutions, BAYADA Home Health Care, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many physical therapist jobs in north carolina are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 776 physical therapists positions in North Carolina listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Physical Therapist Jobs in North Carolina
- Upstream Rehabilitation65 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Benchmark Physical Therapy45 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Pruitt Health32 open roles here · WLB 72/100
Pivot Physical Therapy27 open roles here · WLB 69/100
Legacy Healthcare Services26 open roles here · WLB 75/100- Confluent Health25 open roles here · WLB 75/100
BAYADA Home Health Care24 open roles here · WLB 72/100
PT Solutions24 open roles here · WLB 68/100