Physical Therapist

Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. They are often an important part of rehabilitation, treatment, and prevention of patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries.

$95,620

Median Salary

$102,313

Mean Salary

238,800

Total Employment

15%

Job Growth

Much faster than average

Doctoral or professional degree

Education

42,984

Openings/Year

Salary Distribution

10th Percentile

$57,372

25th Percentile

$74,584

Median

$95,620

75th Percentile

$122,394

90th Percentile

$160,642

Salary Map

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Lower Mid Higher

Top Employing States

California

30,269

Texas

23,160

Florida

12,972

Illinois

12,476

Pennsylvania

10,812

Salary by State

#	State	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Employment	Loc. Quotient
1	Hawaii	$175,078	$190,257	1,267	1.21
2	District of Columbia	$165,084	$179,716	648	1.30
3	Massachusetts	$160,302	$178,719	6,084	1.20
4	New Jersey	$143,667	$152,986	6,312	0.94
5	New York	$141,900	$151,410	10,471	0.72
6	Alaska	$130,637	$138,377	523	0.99
7	Connecticut	$130,372	$149,676	1,987	0.76
8	California	$127,086	$133,533	30,269	1.06
9	Maryland	$116,449	$123,678	4,986	1.12
10	Utah	$114,834	$130,978	3,117	1.32
11	Vermont	$112,140	$125,454	523	1.13
12	Florida	$111,343	$123,668	12,972	0.84
13	Rhode Island	$109,919	$124,726	605	0.77
14	Arizona	$109,599	$122,963	4,622	0.90
15	Oregon	$109,526	$125,127	2,895	0.95
16	New Hampshire	$109,025	$124,565	632	0.64
17	Colorado	$108,485	$117,056	2,983	0.72
18	Pennsylvania	$107,900	$120,493	10,812	1.15
19	Wisconsin	$103,998	$116,956	2,907	0.68
20	Wyoming	$102,966	$111,085	255	0.61
21	Minnesota	$102,576	$108,150	4,991	1.21
22	Washington	$99,666	$112,702	7,188	1.29
23	Montana	$99,364	$106,502	1,044	1.34
24	Illinois	$98,071	$112,109	12,476	1.35
25	Maine	$97,796	$107,797	819	0.83
26	Delaware	$97,049	$106,479	715	1.00
27	Ohio	$96,358	$103,234	10,411	1.22
28	Nebraska	$95,294	$105,912	1,756	1.24
29	Nevada	$94,840	$105,811	2,902	1.30
30	Virginia	$94,655	$99,721	8,491	1.37
31	Tennessee	$94,196	$99,000	4,582	0.92
32	Idaho	$91,734	$96,616	983	0.74
33	Missouri	$91,460	$103,068	4,992	1.13
34	Texas	$90,530	$97,067	23,160	1.10
35	North Carolina	$89,943	$103,405	9,728	1.29
36	Iowa	$89,192	$99,162	2,702	1.18
37	Oklahoma	$87,205	$94,092	3,200	1.12
38	Michigan	$86,783	$95,437	8,626	1.19
39	New Mexico	$86,769	$93,884	2,069	1.36
40	Georgia	$85,652	$92,926	8,275	1.07
41	South Carolina	$83,986	$92,412	3,327	0.90
42	South Dakota	$83,040	$91,585	633	0.99
43	Alabama	$82,798	$90,178	2,271	0.63
44	West Virginia	$78,609	$84,123	1,505	1.16
45	North Dakota	$78,436	$82,512	440	0.78
46	Kentucky	$78,085	$89,553	2,048	0.63
47	Indiana	$77,059	$82,660	4,180	0.86
48	Louisiana	$76,830	$83,494	4,502	1.34
49	Arkansas	$76,288	$87,482	2,624	1.21
50	Kansas	$71,824	$80,844	1,518	0.72
51	Mississippi	$71,564	$75,189	1,453	0.68

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Physical Therapist?

The median salary for a Physical Therapist is $95,620 per year nationally. Salaries range from $57,372 (10th percentile) to $160,642 (90th percentile).

What education do you need to become a Physical Therapist?

A Physical Therapist typically requires a doctoral or professional degree.

What is the job outlook for Physical Therapists?

Employment of physical therapists is projected to grow 15% — much faster than average. About 42,984 openings are expected each year.

Which state pays Physical Therapists the most?

Hawaii pays the highest median salary for physical therapists at $175,078 per year.

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