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Physical Therapists salary in United States

The median physical therapists salary is $102,760 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$77,140
Median (p50)
$102,760
Top (p90)
$135,140
Sample size
267,330

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$77,140
p25$86,160
Median$102,760
p75$121,160
Top (p90)$135,140
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Physical Therapists salary by region

California$124,190
New Jersey$112,140
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$108,170
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$107,780
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$107,650
Washington$105,950
Texas$105,810
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$105,790
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$105,720
Illinois$105,250

Pay trend

Up 4.8% from 2023 to 2025.

$100,4402023
$102,4002024
$105,2802025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Physical Therapists salary FAQs

What is the average Physical Therapists salary in United States?

The median Physical Therapists salary in United States is $102,760 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of physical therapistss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Physical Therapists earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $77,140 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $135,140 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $102,760.

Do Physical Therapists salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - California is among the highest at $124,190, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Physical Therapists salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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