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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).

Updated today776+ 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

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776 jobs

These 454 roles pay ~$96k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Physical Therapist

FirstHealth of the CarolinasRockingham, NC

Physical Therapist

Pay not disclosed

Physical Therapist - $15,000 Signing Bonus

Benchmark Physical TherapySanford, NC

Physical Therapist

$80,000-$95,000

Physical Therapist - $15,000 Signing Bonus

Upstream RehabilitationSanford, NC

Physical Therapist

$80,000-$95,000

Physical Therapist

Upstream RehabilitationPittsboro, NC

Physical Therapist

$80,000 - $95,000

Physical Therapist

Results PhysiotherapyPittsboro, NC

Physical Therapist

$80,000 - $95,000

Physical Therapist

Benchmark Physical TherapyPinehurst, NC

Physical Therapist

$80,000 - $95,000

Physical Therapist

Upstream RehabilitationPinehurst, NC

Physical Therapist

$80,000 - $95,000

Physical Therapist

Upstream RehabilitationHolly Springs, NC

Physical Therapist

$80,000 - $95,000

Physical Therapist

Benchmark Physical TherapyIndian Trail, NC

Physical Therapist

$80,000 - $95,000

Physical Therapist

WakeMed Health & HospitalsRaleigh, NC

Physical Therapist

Pay not disclosed

Special Operations Physical Therapist-TEMP POSITION, (Onsite - Fort Bragg, NC)

KBRFayetteville, NC

Physical Therapist

Pay not disclosed

Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

Benchmark Physical TherapyPinehurst, NC

Physical Therapist

$80,000 - $95,000

Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

Upstream RehabilitationPinehurst, NC

Physical Therapist

$80,000 - $95,000

Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

Results PhysiotherapyCary, NC

Physical Therapist

$80,000-$95,000

Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

Upstream RehabilitationCary, NC

Physical Therapist

$80,000 - $95,000

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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.

Median advertised

$90k

Pay rank

#35 of 51

Work-life balance

5.3/10 · #35

Open listings

1890

Physical Therapist roles in North Carolina advertise $2k below the $92k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $116k.

Physical Therapist median pay and work-life-balance score, North Carolina compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
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 6.6/10. 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, Results Physiotherapy, FirstHealth of the Carolinas, 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.

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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, Results Physiotherapy, FirstHealth of the Carolinas, 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.