Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Ohio
Average Physical Therapist Salary
$55.30/hour
The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Ohio is $55.30 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $54.39.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Physical Therapist salaries in Ohio compared to National Averages
$55.30/hour
Ohio
2% higher than the US average.
$54.39/hour
United States
What cities in Ohio pay the most for Physical Therapists?
Only Columbus, Ohio reports pay data for Physical Therapists, averaging $31 per hour. Columbus, Ohio also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Ohio average for Physical Therapists is $55 per hour — Columbus, Ohio pays 44% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, Ohio | $31 | $47 |
How does the pay for Physical Therapists in Ohio compare to nearby states?
Pennsylvania pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by New York ($54) and Michigan ($52). Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Ohio average for Physical Therapists is $55 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $60 | $63 |
| New York | $54 | $57 |
| Michigan | $52 | $58 |
| Maryland | $51 | $59 |
| Virginia | $51 | $55 |
| West Virginia | $48 | $50 |
| Kentucky | $45 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs in Ohio?
CoreMedical Group Perm pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region ($48) and Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($47). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Ohio average for Physical Therapists is $55 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $49 | $49 |
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $48 | $48 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $47 | $47 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $53 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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