Physical Therapist Assistants pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,860 or more. The middle half of physical therapist assistants in Burlington earn between $61,690 and $81,690.
- $60K10th
- $62K25th
- $76KMedian
- $82K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,380 | $6,032 | $34.80 |
| Median | $76,010 | $6,334 | $36.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,690 | $5,141 | $29.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,690 | $6,808 | $39.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Burlington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Physical therapist assistants in Burlington earn 5% more than the North Carolina average ($68,790) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($68,730). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $68,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $72,380 | $76,010 | $60,130 | $81,860 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $68,790 | $67,540 | $56,100 | $80,850 | 3,280 |
| United States | $68,730 | $68,380 | $47,750 | $89,510 | 112,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary after taxes in Burlington
On the average salary of $72,380, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $57,370 a year, or $4,781 a month and $2,207 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Burlington a good place for physical therapist assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.2), so the average $72,380 buys what about $77,664 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($44,010). A typical home costs $298,353, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other North Carolina cities
Burlington ranks 1st of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Burlington$72,380
- Wilmington$71,990
- Durham$71,490
- Raleigh$71,260
- Charlotte$70,870
- Rocky Mount$68,440
- Greensboro$67,880
- Fayetteville$66,970
- Winston-Salem$66,780
- Greenville$66,270
All Physical Therapist Assistants salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for physical therapist assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,690).
- San Jose, CA$94,690
- San Francisco, CA$93,600
- Santa Cruz, CA$89,020
- Bakersfield, CA$87,150
- Santa Rosa, CA$86,840
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Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Burlington: questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make an hour in Burlington?
$34.80 an hour on average, and $36.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapist assistants salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapist assistants take-home pay in Burlington?
About $57,370 a year ($4,781 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,380.
Do physical therapist assistants earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($68,730).
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 31-2021; area Burlington, NC (15500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.90, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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