Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Philadelphia, PA

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$49.23/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Philadelphia, PA is $49.23 per hour. This is 10% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $54.32.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Physical Therapist salaries in Philadelphia, PA compared to State and National Averages

$49.23/hour

Philadelphia, PA

1% higher than the US average.

$54.32/hour

Pennsylvania

10% higher than the US average.

$48.69/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Philadelphia Compare to Other Cities

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$49/hour

This is 1% lower than the Philadelphia average of $49.23.

Huntersville, North Carolina

--/hour

Charlotte, North Carolina

$50/hour

This is 1% higher than the Philadelphia average of $49.23.

What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by York, Pennsylvania ($45). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Philadelphia, PA average for Therapists is $49 per hour, roughly in line with Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	$49	$57
York, Pennsylvania	$45	$50

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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