Physical Therapist salary in Ohio
What physical therapists earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$103,050$49.54 per hour
vs U.S.+0%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$84,590 – $113,260Top 10%: $126,060+
Jobs10,2801.08× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $102,890 | $49.47 | 2,090 |
| Columbus, OH | $105,130 | $50.54 | 2,030 |
| Cleveland, OH | $104,030 | $50.02 | 2,000 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $103,330 | $49.68 | 780 |
| Akron, OH | $102,700 | $49.38 | 620 |
| Toledo, OH | $104,750 | $50.36 | 560 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $99,980 | $48.07 | 360 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $97,210 | $46.74 | 350 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $103,560 | $49.79 | 350 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $100,120 | $48.13 | 340 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $98,220 | $47.22 | 300 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $102,770 | $49.41 | 260 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $102,820 | $49.43 | 190 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $100,920 | $48.52 | 120 |
| Lima, OH | $97,880 | $47.06 | 110 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $94,550 | $45.46 | 90 |
| Springfield, OH | $104,870 | $50.42 | 70 |
| Mansfield, OH | $95,560 | $45.94 | 60 |
| Sandusky, OH | $102,210 | $49.14 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $103,790 Oregon · $103,510 Arizona · $103,220 Georgia · $102,700 Delaware · $102,050 Colorado · $102,030
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $78,320
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Ohio?
Physical Therapists in Ohio earned a median of $103,050 a year ($49.54 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $84,590 to $113,260.
Where in Ohio do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Columbus, OH at $105,130.
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.