Per diemPosted 22 days ago
Physical Therapist / PRN
BrightSpring Health Services · Rocky Mount, NC
$53.00–$58.00/ hour
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Physical Therapist jobs in Rocky Mount, NC
Physical Therapists in the Rocky Mount area earn a median of $48.74 per hour, about $101,390 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $41.78 and $52.16. That ranks 124th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 39th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Rocky Mount. The free report below lists employers near Rocky Mount and what they pay.
- $48.74median pay per hour, Rocky Mount
- $42–$52typical range per hour
- 70physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 5% above the North Carolina statewide median of $46.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 70 physical therapists employed in the Rocky Mount metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.32 | $63,070 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $41.78 | $86,900 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.74 | $101,390 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.16 | $108,490 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $57.22 | $119,020 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Rocky Mount ranks
- 124th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 39th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Rocky Mount
- Overall prices in Rocky Mount run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 56.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.74 median hour buys what $55.38 buys at the national price level, 14% 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 Rocky Mount paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,755
- Per year: $87,732
- Per month: $7,311
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Rocky Mount metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Rocky Mount
| 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 Rocky Mount
CMS lists 1 hospital in Rocky Mount, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unc Health Nash Rocky Mount, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NC | 35 mi | $46.16/hr | 95,138 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 39 mi | $45.12/hr | 56,764 |
| Raleigh, NC | 48 mi | $45.12/hr | 499,825 |
| Cary, NC | 58 mi | $45.12/hr | 182,659 |
| Durham, NC | 61 mi | $46.46/hr | 301,870 |
| Apex, NC | 62 mi | $45.12/hr | 75,977 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Rocky Mount, NC?
Physical Therapists in the Rocky Mount metro area have a median pay of $48.74 per hour, about $101,390 a year. The middle half earn between $41.78 and $52.16 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rocky Mount a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Rocky Mount ranks 39th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 124th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Rocky Mount?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Rocky Mount. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rocky Mount.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount?
The federal per diem benchmark in Rocky Mount 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.
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Your PT pay reportRocky Mount, 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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