SOC 29-1123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapists — Ohio
Ohio · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Physical Therapists in Ohio is $103,050 per year, close to the national median of $102,760 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Physical Therapists in Ohio is $103,050 per year, close to the national median of $102,760 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $84,590 and $113,260. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $79,070 and the ninetieth at $126,060.
Employment stands at 10,280, or 1.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Ohio ranks number 14th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Columbus records the highest median at $105,130. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 76th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,070 | −23.1% |
| 25th | $84,590 | −17.7% |
| Median (50th) | $103,050 | +0.3% |
| 75th | $113,260 | +10.2% |
| 90th | $126,060 | +22.7% |
| Mean | $102,740 | −0.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $105,130 | 2,030 | |
| 2 | Springfield | $104,870 | 70 | |
| 3 | Toledo | $104,750 | 560 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $104,030 | 2,000 | |
| 5 | Dayton | $103,330 | 780 | |
| 6 | Cincinnati | $102,890 | 2,090 | |
| 7 | Akron | $102,700 | 620 | |
| 8 | Sandusky | $102,210 | 50 | |
| 9 | Canton | $99,980 | 360 | |
| 10 | Lima | $97,880 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $103,050 goes as far as $111,045 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$103,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$111,045US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $103,050 a year, 0.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $79,070 to $126,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 10,280 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 14th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $105,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapists in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $103,050, or $49.54 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $102,760, so pay in Ohio is 0.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ohio earns more than $126,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $79,070 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbus, at $105,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 10,280 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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