Physical Therapists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for physical therapists in the U.S. is $102,760 ($49.40 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $102,760
- Mean annual wage
- $105,280
- Median hourly wage
- $49.40
- Employment
- 267,330
267,330 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,140 | $37.09 |
| 25th percentile | $86,160 | $41.42 |
| Median (50th) | $102,760 | $49.40 |
| 75th percentile | $121,160 | $58.25 |
| 90th percentile | $135,140 | $64.97 |
Highest-paying states for physical therapists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $124,190 | 26,580 |
| Alaska | $115,280 | 680 |
| New Jersey | $112,140 | 9,750 |
| Nevada | $111,250 | 2,030 |
| Maryland | $106,890 | 3,940 |
| New Mexico | $106,880 | 1,330 |
| Washington | $105,950 | 5,370 |
| Texas | $105,810 | 21,870 |
| Illinois | $105,250 | 9,800 |
| Connecticut | $104,360 | 4,060 |
Lowest-paying states
- North Dakota: $85,330 median annual wage
- Montana: $91,450 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $92,660 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $96,600 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $97,090 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Registered Nurses$97,550
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,400
- Pharmacy Technicians$45,750
- Physicians, All Other$265,930
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,930
- Nurse Practitioners$132,300
- Pharmacists$140,910
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$80,110
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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