Physical Therapists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for physical therapists is $49.40 an hour ($102,760 a year). About 267,330 people work in this job there.
Pay range for physical therapists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.09 | $77,140 |
| 25% of workers | $41.42 | $86,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.40 | $102,760 |
| 75% of workers | $58.25 | $121,160 |
| 90% of workers | $64.97 | $135,140 |
Best-paying states for physical therapists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $124,190 | 26,580 |
| Alaska | $115,280 | 680 |
| New Jersey | $112,140 | 9,750 |
| Nevada | $111,250 | 2,030 |
| Maryland | $106,890 | 3,940 |
| New Mexico | $106,880 | 1,330 |
| Washington | $105,950 | 5,370 |
| Texas | $105,810 | 21,870 |
| Illinois | $105,250 | 9,800 |
| Connecticut | $104,360 | 4,060 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $97,290
- Alaska · $115,280
- Arizona · $103,220
- Arkansas · $99,010
- California · $124,190
- Colorado · $102,030
- Connecticut · $104,360
- Delaware · $102,050
- District of Columbia · $101,640
- Florida · $101,040
- Georgia · $102,700
- Hawaii · $101,700
- Idaho · $99,000
- Illinois · $105,250
- Indiana · $101,560
- Iowa · $97,560
- Kansas · $98,290
- Kentucky · $100,710
- Louisiana · $98,530
- Maine · $99,720
- Maryland · $106,890
- Massachusetts · $103,790
- Michigan · $100,900
- Minnesota · $102,010
- Mississippi · $99,990
- Missouri · $99,310
- Montana · $91,450
- Nebraska · $97,090
- Nevada · $111,250
- New Hampshire · $99,850
- New Jersey · $112,140
- New Mexico · $106,880
- New York · $100,660
- North Carolina · $99,910
- North Dakota · $85,330
- Ohio · $103,050
- Oklahoma · $98,590
- Oregon · $103,510
- Pennsylvania · $101,380
- Rhode Island · $99,400
- South Carolina · $101,330
- South Dakota · $92,660
- Tennessee · $100,140
- Texas · $105,810
- Utah · $99,880
- Vermont · $97,970
- Virginia · $101,450
- Washington · $105,950
- West Virginia · $96,600
- Wisconsin · $101,840
- Wyoming · $100,400
Education, experience and outlook for physical therapists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 13,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,550 |
| Physicians, All Other | $265,930 |
| Occupational Therapists | $100,330 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $68,380 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $72,300 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,240 |
| Recreational Therapists | $61,960 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $358,550 |
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