Physical Therapists Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $102,760 · Median hourly: $49.40 · Employment: 267,330
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,140 | $37.09 |
| 25th | $86,160 | $41.42 |
| Median | $102,760 | $49.40 |
| 75th | $121,160 | $58.25 |
| 90th | $135,140 | $64.97 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-1123
- Total U.S. employment: 267,330
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $105,280 sits 2.5% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
At $49.40 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $102,752 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $102,760.
Physical Therapists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $97,290 | $46.77 | -5.3% | 3,040 |
| Alaska | $115,280 | $55.43 | +12.2% | 680 |
| Arizona | $103,220 | $49.62 | +0.4% | 5,170 |
| Arkansas | $99,010 | $47.60 | -3.6% | 2,680 |
| California | $124,190 | $59.71 | +20.9% | 26,580 |
| Colorado | $102,030 | $49.05 | -0.7% | 5,630 |
| Connecticut | $104,360 | $50.17 | +1.6% | 4,060 |
| Delaware | $102,050 | $49.06 | -0.7% | 1,260 |
| District of Columbia | $101,640 | $48.87 | -1.1% | 610 |
| Florida | $101,040 | $48.58 | -1.7% | 16,290 |
| Georgia | $102,700 | $49.38 | -0.1% | 6,780 |
| Hawaii | $101,700 | $48.90 | -1.0% | 950 |
| Idaho | $99,000 | $47.60 | -3.7% | 1,030 |
| Illinois | $105,250 | $50.60 | +2.4% | 9,800 |
| Indiana | $101,560 | $48.83 | -1.2% | 6,130 |
| Iowa | $97,560 | $46.90 | -5.1% | 2,530 |
| Kansas | $98,290 | $47.25 | -4.3% | 2,660 |
| Kentucky | $100,710 | $48.42 | -2.0% | 3,390 |
| Louisiana | $98,530 | $47.37 | -4.1% | 3,280 |
| Maine | $99,720 | $47.94 | -3.0% | 1,860 |
| Maryland | $106,890 | $51.39 | +4.0% | 3,940 |
| Massachusetts | $103,790 | $49.90 | +1.0% | 6,850 |
| Michigan | $100,900 | $48.51 | -1.8% | 8,630 |
| Minnesota | $102,010 | $49.04 | -0.7% | 5,180 |
| Mississippi | $99,990 | $48.07 | -2.7% | 1,980 |
| Missouri | $99,310 | $47.75 | -3.4% | 4,900 |
| Montana | $91,450 | $43.97 | -11.0% | 1,180 |
| Nebraska | $97,090 | $46.68 | -5.5% | 2,140 |
| Nevada | $111,250 | $53.48 | +8.3% | 2,030 |
| New Hampshire | $99,850 | $48.01 | -2.8% | 1,960 |
| New Jersey | $112,140 | $53.91 | +9.1% | 9,750 |
| New Mexico | $106,880 | $51.38 | +4.0% | 1,330 |
| New York | $100,660 | $48.39 | -2.0% | 20,940 |
| North Carolina | $99,910 | $48.03 | -2.8% | 7,350 |
| North Dakota | $85,330 | $41.02 | -17.0% | 830 |
| Ohio | $103,050 | $49.54 | +0.3% | 10,280 |
| Oklahoma | $98,590 | $47.40 | -4.1% | 2,560 |
| Oregon | $103,510 | $49.77 | +0.7% | 3,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,380 | $48.74 | -1.3% | 11,710 |
| Rhode Island | $99,400 | $47.79 | -3.3% | 1,020 |
| South Carolina | $101,330 | $48.72 | -1.4% | 3,930 |
| South Dakota | $92,660 | $44.55 | -9.8% | 1,060 |
| Tennessee | $100,140 | $48.15 | -2.5% | 4,800 |
| Texas | $105,810 | $50.87 | +3.0% | 21,870 |
| Utah | $99,880 | $48.02 | -2.8% | 2,300 |
| Vermont | $97,970 | $47.10 | -4.7% | 760 |
| Virginia | $101,450 | $48.78 | -1.3% | 7,630 |
| Washington | $105,950 | $50.94 | +3.1% | 5,370 |
| West Virginia | $96,600 | $46.44 | -6.0% | 1,310 |
| Wisconsin | $101,840 | $48.96 | -0.9% | 5,580 |
| Wyoming | $100,400 | $48.27 | -2.3% | 560 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Related Occupations
- Registered Nurses — $97,550/yr
- Cashiers — $32,880/yr
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $40,240/yr
- Stockers and Order Fillers — $37,330/yr
- Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
- Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for physical therapists?
The median annual wage for physical therapists is $102,760 ($49.40 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays physical therapists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many physical therapists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 267,330 physical therapists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do physical therapists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $49.40. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.