Physical Therapist salary
What physical therapists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$102,760$49.40 per hour
Average pay$105,280$50.62 per hour
Middle half earn$86,160 – $121,160Top 10%: $135,140+
Jobs267,330Employed nationwide
Physical Therapist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $97,290 | $46.77 | 3,040 | 1.44 |
| Alaska | $115,280 | $55.43 | 680 | 2.1 |
| Arizona | $103,220 | $49.62 | 5,170 | 1.6 |
| Arkansas | $99,010 | $47.60 | 2,680 | 2.06 |
| California | $124,190 | $59.71 | 26,580 | 1.46 |
| Colorado | $102,030 | $49.05 | 5,630 | 1.96 |
| Connecticut | $104,360 | $50.17 | 4,060 | 2.4 |
| Delaware | $102,050 | $49.06 | 1,260 | 2.6 |
| Florida | $101,040 | $48.58 | 16,290 | 1.64 |
| Georgia | $102,700 | $49.38 | 6,780 | 1.39 |
| Hawaii | $101,700 | $48.90 | 950 | 1.52 |
| Idaho | $99,000 | $47.60 | 1,030 | 1.21 |
| Illinois | $105,250 | $50.60 | 9,800 | 1.61 |
| Indiana | $101,560 | $48.83 | 6,130 | 1.92 |
| Iowa | $97,560 | $46.90 | 2,530 | 1.63 |
| Kansas | $98,290 | $47.25 | 2,660 | 1.85 |
| Kentucky | $100,710 | $48.42 | 3,390 | 1.69 |
| Louisiana | $98,530 | $47.37 | 3,280 | 1.69 |
| Maine | $99,720 | $47.94 | 1,860 | 2.9 |
| Maryland | $106,890 | $51.39 | 3,940 | 1.43 |
| Massachusetts | $103,790 | $49.90 | 6,850 | 1.88 |
| Michigan | $100,900 | $48.51 | 8,630 | 1.96 |
| Minnesota | $102,010 | $49.04 | 5,180 | 1.76 |
| Mississippi | $99,990 | $48.07 | 1,980 | 1.7 |
| Missouri | $99,310 | $47.75 | 4,900 | 1.67 |
| Montana | $91,450 | $43.97 | 1,180 | 2.32 |
| Nebraska | $97,090 | $46.68 | 2,140 | 2.09 |
| Nevada | $111,250 | $53.48 | 2,030 | 1.31 |
| New Hampshire | $99,850 | $48.01 | 1,960 | 2.87 |
| New Jersey | $112,140 | $53.91 | 9,750 | 2.28 |
| New Mexico | $106,880 | $51.38 | 1,330 | 1.52 |
| New York | $100,660 | $48.39 | 20,940 | 2.16 |
| North Carolina | $99,910 | $48.03 | 7,350 | 1.49 |
| North Dakota | $85,330 | $41.02 | 830 | 1.93 |
| Ohio | $103,050 | $49.54 | 10,280 | 1.85 |
| Oklahoma | $98,590 | $47.40 | 2,560 | 1.5 |
| Oregon | $103,510 | $49.77 | 3,210 | 1.63 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,380 | $48.74 | 11,710 | 1.93 |
| Rhode Island | $99,400 | $47.79 | 1,020 | 2.03 |
| South Carolina | $101,330 | $48.72 | 3,930 | 1.71 |
| South Dakota | $92,660 | $44.55 | 1,060 | 2.32 |
| Tennessee | $100,140 | $48.15 | 4,800 | 1.46 |
| Texas | $105,810 | $50.87 | 21,870 | 1.55 |
| Utah | $99,880 | $48.02 | 2,300 | 1.33 |
| Vermont | $97,970 | $47.10 | 760 | 2.5 |
| Virginia | $101,450 | $48.78 | 7,630 | 1.86 |
| Washington | $105,950 | $50.94 | 5,370 | 1.51 |
| West Virginia | $96,600 | $46.44 | 1,310 | 1.86 |
| Wisconsin | $101,840 | $48.96 | 5,580 | 1.9 |
| Wyoming | $100,400 | $48.27 | 560 | 1.98 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $141,980 | 3,140 |
| Vallejo, CA | $141,530 | 300 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $140,100 | 290 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $139,000 | 1,460 |
| Napa, CA | $138,540 | 50 |
| Chico, CA | $134,970 | 180 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $131,430 | 1,610 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $128,680 | 310 |
| Salinas, CA | $127,120 | 190 |
| Modesto, CA | $126,600 | 400 |
| Merced, CA | $126,000 | 60 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $125,490 | 310 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $124,870 | 80 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $124,790 | 160 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $124,260 | 350 |
Metro areas with the most physical therapists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 21,240 | $107,650 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 9,750 | $108,170 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 7,880 | $105,720 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 6,250 | $105,790 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 6,100 | $107,780 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 5,330 | $103,550 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 4,950 | $100,870 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 4,680 | $107,700 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 4,540 | $102,980 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 4,250 | $103,440 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 3,770 | $102,970 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 3,760 | $103,220 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 3,360 | $102,450 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 3,140 | $141,980 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 2,950 | $107,290 |
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Questions
How much does a physical therapist make?
The median pay for physical therapists in the U.S. was $102,760 a year ($49.40 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $86,160 and $121,160.
Which states pay physical therapists the most?
The highest pay was in California ($124,190), Alaska ($115,280), New Jersey ($112,140), Nevada ($111,250), Maryland ($106,890). The lowest was in North Dakota ($85,330), Montana ($91,450), South Dakota ($92,660).
How many physical therapists are there in the U.S.?
About 267,330 people were employed as physical therapists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.