Physical Therapist salary in Pennsylvania
What physical therapists earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$101,380$48.74 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$82,320 – $116,650Top 10%: $127,060+
Jobs11,7101.12× the U.S. concentration
Physical Therapist pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $105,790 | $50.86 | 6,250 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $97,750 | $46.99 | 2,120 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $104,350 | $50.17 | 780 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $100,160 | $48.15 | 640 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $99,520 | $47.85 | 500 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $99,430 | $47.80 | 490 |
| Lancaster, PA | $103,240 | $49.63 | 430 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $97,730 | $46.99 | 310 |
| Reading, PA | $102,950 | $49.49 | 300 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $102,170 | $49.12 | 270 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $101,540 | $48.82 | 260 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $94,410 | $45.39 | 250 |
| Erie, PA | $94,830 | $45.59 | 240 |
| Altoona, PA | $97,710 | $46.98 | 150 |
| Williamsport, PA | $105,340 | $50.65 | 140 |
| Johnstown, PA | $97,870 | $47.05 | 130 |
| State College, PA | $98,970 | $47.58 | 130 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $100,260 | $48.20 | 110 |
| Lebanon, PA | $102,020 | $49.05 | 70 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $103,890 | $49.95 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $101,840 Hawaii · $101,700 Indiana · $101,560 Virginia · $101,450 South Carolina · $101,330 Florida · $101,040
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Nurse Practitioners · $130,140
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Pennsylvania?
Physical Therapists in Pennsylvania earned a median of $101,380 a year ($48.74 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $82,320 to $116,650.
Where in Pennsylvania do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $105,790.
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.