Per diemPosted 9 days ago
Physical Therapist Home Health
Amedisys · Fayetteville, NC
$41.25–$56.25/ hour
Physical Therapist jobs in Fayetteville, NC
Physical Therapists in the Fayetteville area earn a median of $48.30 per hour, about $100,450 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.66 and $52.30. That ranks 160th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 103rd of 338 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Fayetteville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Fayetteville.
- $48.30median pay per hour, Fayetteville
- $40–$52typical range per hour
- 200physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
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BrightSpring Health Services · Fayetteville, NC
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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 200 physical therapists employed in the Fayetteville metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.63 | $76,190 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.66 | $82,490 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.30 | $100,450 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.30 | $108,780 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.76 | $122,220 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Fayetteville ranks
- 160th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 103rd of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Fayetteville
- Overall prices in Fayetteville run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 73.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.30 median hour buys what $52.51 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Fayetteville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,739
- Per year: $86,940
- Per month: $7,245
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fayetteville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Fayetteville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $124 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,344 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,472 |
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. 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 Fayetteville
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Fayetteville, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Nc Va Medical Center Fayetteville, NC | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | No |
| Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Fayetteville, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex, NC | 45 mi | $45.12/hr | 75,977 |
| Cary, NC | 49 mi | $45.12/hr | 182,659 |
| Raleigh, NC | 55 mi | $45.12/hr | 499,825 |
| Chapel Hill, NC | 59 mi | $46.46/hr | 64,028 |
| Durham, NC | 62 mi | $46.46/hr | 301,870 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 66 mi | $45.12/hr | 56,764 |
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 Fayetteville
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Fayetteville, NC?
Physical Therapists in the Fayetteville metro area have a median pay of $48.30 per hour, about $100,450 a year. The middle half earn between $39.66 and $52.30 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fayetteville a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Fayetteville ranks 103rd of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 160th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Fayetteville?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Fayetteville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Fayetteville.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Fayetteville is $124 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,344 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your PT pay reportFayetteville, NC · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- AmedisysFayetteville, NC · 4 postings$53.48/ hr$41–$62
- 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
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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