Physical Therapists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for physical therapists is $48.74 an hour ($101,380 a year). About 11,710 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($102,760). Pennsylvania ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physical therapists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.00 | $76,960 |
| 25% of workers | $39.58 | $82,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.74 | $101,380 |
| 75% of workers | $56.08 | $116,650 |
| 90% of workers | $61.09 | $127,060 |
Physical Therapists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $105,790 | 6,250 |
| Williamsport | $105,340 | 140 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $104,350 | 780 |
| Gettysburg | $103,890 | 40 |
| Lancaster | $103,240 | 430 |
| Reading | $102,950 | 300 |
| York-Hanover | $102,170 | 270 |
| Lebanon | $102,020 | 70 |
| Chambersburg | $100,260 | 110 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $100,160 | 640 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $99,520 | 500 |
| State College | $98,970 | 130 |
| Johnstown | $97,870 | 130 |
| Pittsburgh | $97,750 | 2,120 |
| Altoona | $97,710 | 150 |
| Erie | $94,830 | 240 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $96,430 |
| Physicians, All Other | $217,310 |
| Occupational Therapists | $98,440 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $62,580 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $71,590 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,520 |
| Recreational Therapists | $58,940 |
| Pharmacists | $138,160 |
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