Physical Therapy Technician pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000652
- Class code
- 32000652
- Pay group
- MH01
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Physical Therapy Technician is $31,200 to $46,348 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000652.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Employees in this class assist physical therapists in the administration of physical therapy treatments in a State institution, hospital, or local agency. Employees assist physical therapists in the administration of skilled physical therapy treatments and treatment programs, provide a variety of routine maintenance activities and/or assist residential staff to perform routine maintenance activities to maintain gross and fine motor skills. Employees in this class schedule patients, prepare treatment areas, assist patients in preparation for treatment, and obtain supplies. All treatments and treatment programs are prescribed by a Physical Therapist. Employees work under the direction of a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of physical therapy principles, techniques, methods, treatment modalities and their proper application. Basic knowledge of functional anatomy, physiology, and skeletal biomechanics. Skill in the administration of or assistance with routine physical therapy treatment. Ability to recognize basic patient vital signs. Ability to report patient progress through oral and written communications. Ability to work effectively with patients of various ages, mental competence and physical disabilities. Basic computer skills.
Minimum qualifications
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of health care experience in Physical Therapy; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Physical Therapy Technician in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $25,979 | $46,800 | $25,979 to $46,800 |
| Tennessee | $2,581 | $3,870 | $30,972 to $46,440 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.