Physical Therapists pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for physical therapists is $46.77 an hour ($97,290 a year). About 3,040 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($102,760). Alabama ranks 46th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical therapists in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.95 | $74,770 |
| 25% of workers | $39.35 | $81,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.77 | $97,290 |
| 75% of workers | $55.39 | $115,210 |
| 90% of workers | $64.29 | $133,710 |
Physical Therapists pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | $106,720 | 100 |
| Tuscaloosa | $106,450 | 120 |
| Huntsville | $99,760 | 320 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $98,520 | 50 |
| Birmingham | $97,750 | 1,030 |
| Decatur | $97,600 | 50 |
| Montgomery | $96,360 | 170 |
| Dothan | $95,460 | 120 |
| Mobile | $94,280 | 240 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $94,120 | 90 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $86,120 | 110 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $84,750 | 70 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $77,080 |
| Physicians, All Other | $272,610 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $61,430 |
| Occupational Therapists | $94,050 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $62,250 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $27,290 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $105,750 |
| Pharmacists | $134,630 |
Other job titles for this job
Open physical therapists jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring physical therapists? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.