Per diemPosted today
PRN Physical Therapist II - Inpatient/Acute Care Float
Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
$41.10–$61.65/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Physical Therapist jobs in Concord, NC
Physical Therapists in the Concord area earn a median of $48.23 per hour, about $100,310 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.28 and $53.00. That ranks 163rd of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 204th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 10 open roles with published pay are listed for Concord and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Concord and what they pay.
- $48.23median pay per hour, Charlotte
- $40–$53typical range per hour
- 1,930physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 10open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Physical Therapist roles near Concord
Roles in other cities of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area.
PermanentPosted today
Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health
Advocate Health · Lincolnton, NC
$41.10–$61.65/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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Per diemPosted today
PRN Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
$49.00–$49.00/ hour
New this week
Per diemPosted 2 days ago
PRN Physical Therapist - Inpatient
Advocate Health · Belmont, NC
$49.00–$49.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Pelvic Physical Therapist l - Outpatient
Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
$35.50–$53.25/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Physical Therapist I - Outpatient Oncology
Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
$35.50–$53.25/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Physical Therapist - Outpatient In Home Therapy
Advocate Health · Indian Trail, NC
$35.50–$53.25/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Physical Therapist Home Health
Amedisys · Gastonia, NC
$94k–$130k/ year
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 22 days ago
Physical Therapist / PRN
BrightSpring Health Services · Gastonia, NC
$53.00–$58.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 23 days ago
Physical Therapist / PRN
BrightSpring Health Services · Statesville, NC
$53.00–$58.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Named employers near Concord, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring physical therapists near Concord
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Advocate Health | 7 | $49 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 2 | $55.50 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $53.85 |
Physical Therapist pay in Concord, NC
The metro median is 4% above the North Carolina statewide median of $46.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 1,930 physical therapists employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.73 | $76,400 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.28 | $83,780 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.23 | $100,310 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $53.00 | $110,240 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $59.74 | $124,260 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Concord ranks
- 163rd of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 204th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 13 North Carolina metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Concord
- Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.23 median hour buys what $49.54 buys at the national price level, 2% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Concord paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,736
- Per year: $86,814
- Per month: $7,234
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Concord
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Concord
CMS lists 1 hospital in Concord, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast Concord, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kannapolis, NC | 6 mi | $48.23/hr | 60,521 |
| Huntersville, NC | 13 mi | $48.23/hr | 67,087 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 53 mi | $47.04/hr | 255,769 |
| High Point, NC | 55 mi | $45.04/hr | 118,601 |
| Greensboro, NC | 67 mi | $45.04/hr | 307,381 |
| Burlington, NC | 81 mi | $46.51/hr | 61,365 |
Physical Therapist jobs in North Carolina · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in North Carolina
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Concord
Concord city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Concord, NC?
Physical Therapists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $48.23 per hour, about $100,310 a year. The middle half earn between $40.28 and $53.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Concord a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 204th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 163rd of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Concord?
We list 10 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Concord.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Concord as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Concord?
The federal per diem benchmark in Concord is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Concord?
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Your PT pay reportConcord, NC · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Amedisys Holding LLCBurlington, NC · 2 wage offers$62.50/ hr$58–$67
- Humana Inc.Lumberton, NC · 2 wage offers$57.34/ hr$46–$68
- BrightSpring Health ServicesHIGH POINT, NC · 9 postings$55.50/ hr$40–$58
- AmedisysFayetteville, NC · 4 postings$53.48/ hr$41–$62
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$47.75High$58
38 PT postings with published pay in North Carolina, 37 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 38 PT roles
- Physical Therapist / PRNPer diem$53.00–$58.00/ hour
- Physical Therapist, FloatPermanent$41.10–$61.65/ hour
+ 36 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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