DOL Median (Hickory, NC)
$74,880
vs National
+10.1%
National: $67,995BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$78,245
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$74,880
+10.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,995
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physical Therapists in Hickory, NC earns $74,880 in nominal terms, which is 10.1% above the national average of $67,995. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $78,245 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Hickory, NC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SSC HICKORY 13TH OPERATING COMPANY LLC | $92,560 | 3 |
| GUARDIAN HEALTH SERVICES LLC | $85,000 | 3 |
| TOTAL CARE HOME HEALTH OF NORTH CAROLINA, LLC | $77,000 | 5 |
| CAROLINA THERAPY SERVICES | $74,880 | 1 |
| COMPLEAT REHAB AND SPORTS THERAPY CENTER | $72,150 | 32 |
| Comprehab, LLC | $64,730 | 434 |
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How much does a Physical Therapists make in Hickory, NC?
The median Physical Therapists salary in Hickory, NC is $74,880 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Hickory, NC a good place to work as a Physical Therapists?
A Physical Therapists in Hickory, NC earns 10.1% more than the national median of $67,995, or $78,245 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.