Salary · Metro area · SOC 29-1123
Physical Therapist (PT) salary in Rocky Mount, NC, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the Rocky Mount, NC metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for physical therapists in Rocky Mount, NC was $103,030 a year, or $49.54 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $78,510 to $125,420. About 80 were employed.
Annual pay: Rocky Mount vs North Carolina vs the US
| Measure | This metro | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $103,030 | $99,910 | $102,760 |
| Mean (average) | $100,820 | $100,010 | $105,280 |
| 10th percentile | $78,510 | $78,020 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $85,590 | $84,080 | $86,160 |
| 75th percentile | $112,140 | $110,330 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $125,420 | $125,940 | $135,140 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $49.54 |
| Mean (average) | $48.47 |
| 10th percentile | $37.75 |
| 25th percentile | $41.15 |
| 75th percentile | $53.91 |
| 90th percentile | $60.30 |
Employment: 80. 1.432 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 0.83.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does a PT make per hour in Rocky Mount, NC?
The median hourly wage was $49.54 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $37.75 and the 90th was $60.30.
What is the average PT salary in Rocky Mount, NC?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $100,820 a year and a median of $103,030 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do physical therapists in Rocky Mount, NC earn more than the North Carolina median?
The Rocky Mount, NC median of $103,030 is 3% higher than the North Carolina median of $99,910 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-1123. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.