Physical Therapist salary in New Jersey
What physical therapists earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$112,140$53.91 per hour
vs U.S.+9%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$96,730 – $129,780Top 10%: $140,040+
Jobs9,7501.32× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $107,650 | $51.75 | 21,240 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $105,790 | $50.86 | 6,250 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $104,350 | $50.17 | 780 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $108,280 | $52.06 | 360 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $101,430 | $48.77 | 290 |
| Vineland, NJ | $105,360 | $50.65 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Alaska · $115,280 Nevada · $111,250 Maryland · $106,890 New Mexico · $106,880 Washington · $105,950 Texas · $105,810
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040 Therapists, All Other · $100,250
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in New Jersey?
Physical Therapists in New Jersey earned a median of $112,140 a year ($53.91 an hour) in May 2025, 9% more than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $96,730 to $129,780.
Where in New Jersey do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in Trenton-Princeton, NJ at $108,280.
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.