Physical Therapist Salary
Median annual base pay is $96,300 across 1,335 reported Physical Therapist salaries.
Updated 29 July 2026
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $80,000 | $87,360 | $96,300 | $109,000 | $120,000 |
Salary by Experience
| Experience | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | $72,000 | 20 |
| 3-5 yrs | $82,000 | 24 |
| 6-10 yrs | $92,000 | 29 |
| 11-15 yrs | $105,200 | 17 |
| 16-20 yrs | $120,500 | 8 |
| 20+ yrs | $145,000 | 7 |
Highest Paying States
| State | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| California | $116,480 | 132 |
| Oregon | $112,000 | 14 |
| Nevada | $110,300 | 11 |
| New Jersey | $107,000 | 56 |
| Oklahoma | $103,800 | 8 |
| Washington | $103,800 | 53 |
| Nebraska | $103,100 | 8 |
| South Carolina | $102,100 | 9 |
| Virginia | $101,920 | 35 |
| Wyoming | $101,900 | 7 |
Top Employers
| Employer | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health (humana) | $146,989 | 5 |
| Jackson Therapy Partners | $122,902 | 7 |
| Amedisys Holding LLC | $115,000 | 10 |
| TherapyCare PT Services, PLLC | $114,400 | 5 |
| Lakshmi PT Consultants, P.C. d/b/a Hands On Physical Therapy | $114,000 | 6 |
| Interface Rehab, Inc. | $112,320 | 8 |
| Aegis Therapies | $110,240 | 8 |
| Sportsmed PT, LLC | $110,000 | 15 |
| IvyRehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, PLLC | $105,000 | 5 |
| Advanced Homecare Management, LLC | $104,541 | 6 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health | $110,000 | 69 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / Long-Term Care | $104,000 | 80 |
| Hospital (Pediatric Rehab - IRF) | $97,500 | 14 |
| Hospital (Inpatient Rehab Facility - IRF) | $94,557 | 32 |
| Outpatient Clinic (Private Practice) | $94,000 | 412 |
| Hospital (Acute Care) | $93,600 | 101 |
| Hospital (Pediatric Acute Care) | $93,100 | 16 |
| Pediatric Specialty Clinic | $92,100 | 14 |
| Outpatient Clinic (Pediatric) | $88,400 | 20 |
| Home Health (Pediatric) | $88,300 | 16 |
| Staffing / Travel Agency | $81,900 | 67 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | New Grad PT · Research PT Assistant · PT Resident | $68,500 | 8 |
| Junior / Early Career | PT I · Staff PT · Clinical Instructor | $76,800 | 24 |
| Mid-Level | PT II · Assistant Professor · Physical Therapist (GS-12) | $86,900 | 22 |
| Senior | Senior PT · Associate Professor · Senior Research PT | $98,300 | 21 |
| Lead / Expert | Lead PT · Clinical Specialist · Full Professor | $113,500 | 12 |
| Manager | Clinic Manager · Clinic Director · DPT Program Director | $130,500 | 7 |
| Director | Practice Owner · Managing Partner · Dean of Health Sciences | — | 4 |
How They're Paid
| Model | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Salary | $94,000 | 577 |
| Hourly | $96,179 | 288 |
Physical Therapist salaries by state
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
Common questions
How much does a Physical Therapist make?
The median Physical Therapist salary is $96,300 per year, based on 1,335 reported salaries.
Which state pays Physical Therapists the most?
California has the highest median at $116,480 per year, of the states with enough reports to publish a median.
How much do Physical Therapists with 20+ yrs of experience make?
$145,000 per year at the median — $48,700 above the Physical Therapist median.
How much does a Physical Therapist at the Manager level make?
$130,500 per year at the median — $34,200 above the Physical Therapist median.
Which employers pay Physical Therapists the most?
Of the employers with enough reports to publish a median, Centerwell Home Health (humana) is highest at $146,989 per year.