SOC 29-1123 · May 2025 · United States
Physical Therapists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Physical Therapists across the United States is $102,760 per year, measured over 267,330 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $124,190.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Physical Therapists
Pay for this occupation varies by 45.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $124,190 and North Dakota pays $85,330.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $124,190 | 26,580 | |
| 2 | Alaska | $115,280 | 680 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $112,140 | 9,750 | |
| 4 | Nevada | $111,250 | 2,030 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $106,890 | 3,940 | |
| 6 | New Mexico | $106,880 | 1,330 | |
| 7 | Washington | $105,950 | 5,370 | |
| 8 | Texas | $105,810 | 21,870 | |
| 9 | Illinois | $105,250 | 9,800 | |
| 10 | Connecticut | $104,360 | 4,060 |
States with the most Physical Therapists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 26,580 | $124,190 | |
| 2 | Texas | 21,870 | $105,810 | |
| 3 | New York | 20,940 | $100,660 | |
| 4 | Florida | 16,290 | $101,040 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 11,710 | $101,380 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 10,280 | $103,050 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 9,800 | $105,250 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 9,750 | $112,140 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 8,630 | $100,900 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 7,630 | $101,450 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $141,980 | 3,140 |
| 2 | Vallejo | $141,530 | 300 |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $140,100 | 290 |
| 4 | San Jose | $139,000 | 1,460 |
| 5 | Napa | $138,540 | 50 |
| 6 | Chico | $134,970 | 180 |
| 7 | Sacramento | $131,430 | 1,610 |
| 8 | Santa Maria | $128,680 | 310 |
| 9 | Hanford | $127,460 | 40 |
| 10 | Salinas | $127,120 | 190 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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