Physical Therapist salary in Alabama
What physical therapists earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$97,290$46.77 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$81,850 – $115,210Top 10%: $133,710+
Jobs3,0400.84× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $97,750 | $47.00 | 1,030 |
| Huntsville, AL | $99,760 | $47.96 | 320 |
| Mobile, AL | $94,280 | $45.33 | 240 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $98,300 | $47.26 | 200 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $96,530 | $46.41 | 190 |
| Montgomery, AL | $96,360 | $46.33 | 170 |
| Dothan, AL | $95,460 | $45.89 | 120 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $106,450 | $51.18 | 120 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $86,120 | $41.40 | 110 |
| Gadsden, AL | $106,720 | $51.31 | 100 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $94,120 | $45.25 | 90 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $96,210 | $46.25 | 90 |
| Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $95,940 | $46.12 | 80 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $84,750 | $40.74 | 70 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $89,760 | $43.15 | 60 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $98,520 | $47.37 | 50 |
| Decatur, AL | $97,600 | $46.92 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Louisiana · $98,530 Kansas · $98,290 Vermont · $97,970 Iowa · $97,560 Nebraska · $97,090 West Virginia · $96,600
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Alabama?
Physical Therapists in Alabama earned a median of $97,290 a year ($46.77 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $81,850 to $115,210.
Where in Alabama do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Gadsden, AL at $106,720.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.