Physical Therapist salary
The median physical therapist pay is $49 per hour, or about $101,920 a year, based on 811 postings with published pay from 71 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 811roles with published pay
- $49median pay per hour
- $38–$64typical published range
- 71employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42.07 | $87,506 |
| 25th percentile | $45.23 | $94,089 |
| Median | $49 | $101,920 |
| 75th percentile | $55.50 | $115,440 |
| 90th percentile | $62.50 | $130,000 |
Physical Therapist salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $48.57 per hour, about $101,020 a year, across 248,630 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $59.28 | $123,300 | 24,380 |
| Alaska | $52.23 | $108,640 | 600 |
| New Jersey | $51.11 | $106,310 | 7,760 |
| Nevada | $50.56 | $105,170 | 1,670 |
| Oregon | $50.21 | $104,430 | 3,000 |
| Maryland | $50.16 | $104,330 | 4,420 |
| Connecticut | $49.87 | $103,720 | 4,310 |
| Texas | $49.86 | $103,710 | 18,930 |
| Illinois | $49.70 | $103,380 | 10,390 |
| Delaware | $49.58 | $103,120 | 910 |
| Rhode Island | $49.47 | $102,900 | 1,420 |
| Massachusetts | $49.17 | $102,260 | 6,600 |
| Washington | $49.11 | $102,140 | 5,460 |
| Georgia | $49.00 | $101,930 | 5,480 |
| Arizona | $48.88 | $101,660 | 4,540 |
| West Virginia | $48.66 | $101,210 | 1,330 |
| New Mexico | $48.62 | $101,130 | 1,350 |
| Wyoming | $48.62 | $101,130 | 510 |
| South Carolina | $48.54 | $100,950 | 4,170 |
| District of Columbia | $48.44 | $100,760 | 850 |
| Hawaii | $48.43 | $100,740 | 990 |
| Virginia | $48.42 | $100,710 | 6,700 |
| Tennessee | $48.40 | $100,660 | 4,420 |
| Louisiana | $48.34 | $100,550 | 2,930 |
| Wisconsin | $48.29 | $100,440 | 5,240 |
| Ohio | $47.95 | $99,740 | 9,240 |
| Pennsylvania | $47.87 | $99,570 | 11,100 |
| New York | $47.80 | $99,430 | 15,810 |
| Indiana | $47.75 | $99,310 | 5,180 |
| Oklahoma | $47.70 | $99,220 | 2,430 |
| Michigan | $47.58 | $98,960 | 7,800 |
| Florida | $47.54 | $98,880 | 17,050 |
| Minnesota | $47.53 | $98,870 | 5,220 |
| Kansas | $47.52 | $98,840 | 2,640 |
| Utah | $46.91 | $97,580 | 2,330 |
| Kentucky | $46.88 | $97,500 | 3,570 |
| New Hampshire | $46.73 | $97,200 | 1,610 |
| Mississippi | $46.68 | $97,080 | 2,070 |
| Alabama | $46.65 | $97,040 | 2,750 |
| Arkansas | $46.56 | $96,840 | 2,740 |
| North Carolina | $46.47 | $96,670 | 7,350 |
| Nebraska | $46.41 | $96,540 | 2,380 |
| Iowa | $46.10 | $95,890 | 2,800 |
| Maine | $45.14 | $93,890 | 1,780 |
| Vermont | $45.12 | $93,840 | 690 |
| Missouri | $45.07 | $93,750 | 4,090 |
| Idaho | $45.00 | $93,610 | 1,170 |
| Montana | $44.67 | $92,910 | 1,230 |
| South Dakota | $42.90 | $89,240 | 940 |
| North Dakota | $41.43 | $86,180 | 860 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $65.98 | $137,250 | 1,350 |
| Vallejo, CA | $65.59 | $136,440 | 270 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $65.48 | $136,200 | 3,170 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $64.81 | $134,810 | 280 |
| Chico, CA | $63.16 | $131,370 | 160 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $62.58 | $130,160 | 1,620 |
| Napa, CA | $61.90 | $128,760 | 60 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $61.72 | $128,370 | 140 |
| Merced, CA | $59.75 | $124,270 | 50 |
| Modesto, CA | $59.68 | $124,130 | 360 |
Physical Therapist pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 104 | $62.50 | $130,000 |
| Washington | 28 | $60.17 | $125,154 |
| Maine | 16 | $55 | $114,400 |
| Georgia | 20 | $54.92 | $114,244 |
| Virginia | 67 | $54.53 | $113,422 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $54.33 | $113,006 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $54 | $112,320 |
| Colorado | 15 | $52 | $108,160 |
| Arizona | 8 | $50.61 | $105,279 |
| Massachusetts | 94 | $50.43 | $104,894 |
| New York | 13 | $50.16 | $104,333 |
| Mississippi | 4 | $49.99 | $103,979 |
| Texas | 32 | $49.98 | $103,948 |
| Minnesota | 44 | $49.05 | $102,034 |
| Indiana | 7 | $48.73 | $101,358 |
| Rhode Island | 10 | $47.95 | $99,736 |
| North Carolina | 38 | $47.75 | $99,320 |
| North Dakota | 8 | $47.73 | $99,278 |
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $47.50 | $98,800 |
| Nevada | 5 | $47.36 | $98,509 |
Physical Therapist wage offers in federal filings
What employers reported they would pay, alongside what they publish.
| State | Wage offers | Typical range / hr | Median / hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 70 | $50–$69 | $60.16 |
| Oregon | 9 | $47–$65 | $56.53 |
| Virginia | 25 | $41–$55 | $48.50 |
| New Jersey | 67 | $45–$55 | $48.08 |
| North Carolina | 25 | $38–$59 | $47 |
| Maryland | 58 | $41–$51 | $46.18 |
| Washington | 37 | $43–$50 | $45.67 |
| Texas | 108 | $40–$50 | $45.66 |
| New York | 206 | $38–$52 | $45.19 |
| Indiana | 38 | $36–$50 | $45.02 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $39–$52 | $45 |
| Delaware | 5 | $39–$46 | $44.75 |
| Georgia | 8 | $41–$46 | $43.01 |
| Connecticut | 25 | $38–$52 | $43 |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026: 960 distinct offers, median $45.18 per hour. They are not job postings. The table lists states with at least 5 offers.
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Children's Healthcare | 1 | $74.26 | $154,461 |
| El Camino Health | 3 | $73.08 | $152,006 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 4 | $68.41 | $142,293 |
| Montage Health | 6 | $67.73 | $140,889 |
| MarinHealth | 2 | $64.50 | $134,170 |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System | 1 | $63.74 | $132,579 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | 10 | $62.80 | $130,624 |
| MultiCare | 15 | $61.35 | $127,608 |
| Enloe Medical Center | 2 | $60.84 | $126,547 |
| Sentara Healthcare | 24 | $60.70 | $126,256 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 811 postings from 71 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a physical therapist make?
The median physical therapist pay across 811 postings with published pay is $49 per hour, about $101,920 a year. Half of the postings fall between $45 and $56 per hour.
Which states pay physical therapists the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are California ($62.50/hr), Washington ($60.17/hr), Maine ($55/hr).
What do physical therapists get paid at other hospitals in California?
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA$73.08/hr
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA$67.73/hr
- CommonSpirit HealthCAMARILLO, CA$64.91/hr
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