Physical Therapist salary in Utah
Physical Therapists in Utah earn a median of $46.91 per hour, about $97,580 a year, 3% below the U.S. median of $48.57. The middle half earn between $37.93 and $53.99 per hour. The highest median among Utah metro areas is in St. George, UT, at $49.76 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $46.91median pay per hour
- $97,580median pay per year
- 2,330physical therapists employed in Utah
- #35of 50 states by median pay
Physical Therapist pay in Utah: percentiles
| Level | Utah per hour | Utah per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.71 | $53,480 | $35.78 |
| Lower quartile | $37.93 | $78,890 | $40.13 |
| Median | $46.91 | $97,580 | $48.57 |
| Upper quartile | $53.99 | $112,300 | $56.34 |
| Top 10% | $63.93 | $132,970 | $63.70 |
Physical Therapist pay by metro area in Utah
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Utah median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UT | $49.76 | $103,510 | 180 | 6% above | $51.13 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $48.20 | $100,260 | 1,070 | 3% above | $47.79 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $45.79 | $95,240 | 360 | 2% below | $46.61 |
| Ogden, UT | $45.48 | $94,590 | 480 | 3% below | $45.32 |
| Logan, UT-ID | $44.75 | $93,070 | 80 | 5% below | $46.65 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Physical Therapist pay in states next to Utah
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Utah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $48.88 | $101,660 | 4% above Utah |
| Idaho | $45.00 | $93,610 | 4% below Utah |
| Nevada | $50.56 | $105,170 | 8% above Utah |
| New Mexico | $48.62 | $101,130 | 4% above Utah |
| Wyoming | $48.62 | $101,130 | 4% above Utah |
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Common questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Utah?
The median is $46.91 per hour, about $97,580 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $25.71 and the top 10% earn over $63.93 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Utah city pays physical therapists the most?
Among Utah metro areas, St. George, UT has the highest median at $49.76 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Utah rank for physical therapist pay?
Utah ranks 35th of 50 states by median physical therapist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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