Healthcare Winston-Salem, NC Pop. 249,545

Physical Therapist Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median physical therapist salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $84,039 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 6.5% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$84,039
vs State Avg
$-5,863
vs National
$-13,681
Cost of Living
86%

Physical Therapist Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level physical therapist earns around $58,480, while experienced professionals earn up to $110,080 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$58,480
$-9,520 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$84,280
$-13,720 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$110,080
$-17,920 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile Winston-Salem
10th Percentile $57,448
25th Percentile $68,972
Median (50th) $84,039
75th Percentile $100,104
90th Percentile $111,972

Physical Therapist Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

Charlotte, NC
$95,766
Pop. 874,579
Raleigh, NC
$95,766
Pop. 467,665
Durham, NC
$92,834
Pop. 283,506
Greensboro, NC
$85,994
Pop. 299,035

How to Become a Physical Therapist in Winston-Salem

Education

Most physical therapist positions require a doctoral degree. Winston-Salem and the surrounding North Carolina area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Manual TherapyExercise PrescriptionPatient AssessmentRehabilitationAnatomyDocumentation

Job Outlook

Nationally, physical therapist employment is projected to grow 15% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Winston-Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.