Therapists, All Other pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,220 or more. The middle half of other therapists in Charlotte earn between $55,360 and $77,160.
- $52K10th
- $55K25th
- $67KMedian
- $77K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,700 | $5,725 | $33.03 |
| Median | $67,330 | $5,611 | $32.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,360 | $4,613 | $26.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,160 | $6,430 | $37.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Therapists, All Other pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Other therapists in Charlotte earn 7% more than the North Carolina average ($64,070) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($90,420). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $77,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $68,700 | $67,330 | $52,040 | $97,220 | 140 |
| North Carolina | $64,070 | $60,400 | $49,600 | $87,120 | 530 |
| United States | $90,420 | $77,930 | $46,540 | $152,530 | 22,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Therapists, All Other salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $68,700, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $54,928 a year, or $4,577 a month and $2,113 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $54,928 | $4,577 |
| Working in SC | $54,921 | $4,577 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for other therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $68,700 buys what about $70,572 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Therapists, All Other salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 2nd of 3 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Winston-Salem pays the most ($69,740).
- Winston-Salem$69,740
- Charlotte$68,700
- Wilmington$58,940
Highest-paying cities for other therapists
Kiryas Joel, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,890).
- Kiryas Joel, NY$145,890
- Chicago, IL$136,800
- Baton Rouge, LA$132,990
- San Francisco, CA$128,890
- Wichita, KS$112,740
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Therapists, All Other salary in Charlotte: questions
How much do other therapists make an hour in Charlotte?
$33.03 an hour on average, and $32.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other therapists salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other therapists take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $54,928 a year ($4,577 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,700.
Do other therapists earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($90,420).
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 29-1129; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.1%.
- 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 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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