Physical Therapist salaries in the United States
Average Physical Therapist Salary
$2,002/week
This is 3% higher than the therapy US average of $1,934.
Last updated on February 1, 2023. Based on 7,001 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Where do Physical Therapists get paid the most?
| State | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | $2,174 | $3,779 |
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What cities pay the most for Physical Therapists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield, Pennsylvania | $3,509 | $3,509 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Physical Therapist jobs?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Healthcare | $3,256 | $3,256 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $3,099 | $3,099 |
| Connected Health Care | $2,880 | $2,880 |
| Southeast HEALTH | $2,838 | $2,838 |
| Actriv Healthcare | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| LanceSoft | $2,780 | $2,971 |
| Health Reserves LLC | $2,705 | $2,705 |
| MSSI | $2,689 | $2,909 |
| VieMed Healthcare Staffing | $2,639 | $2,639 |
| Planet Healthcare | $2,546 | $2,546 |
Top Physical Therapist Jobs
Physical Therapist
- Good Samaritan Medical Center
- West Palm Beach, FL
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$34+/hr
Home Health Physical Therapist
- Temple Terrace, FL
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$95K/yr
Frequently asked questions
What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a Physical Therapist?
Physical therapists can specialize in several fields, so numerous certifications may potentially increase your salary or qualify you for roles with greater responsibilities and better wages. The American Board of Physical Therapist Specialties offers numerous professional certificates in physical therapy by specialty, including:
Geriatrics Specialist (Geri)
Pediatric Certified Specialist (Ped)
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Oncologic Certified Specialist (ONC)
Neurologic Clinical Specialist (Neuro)
Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (Women)
Clinical Electrophysiologic Specialty (Electro)
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Specialist (Cardio)
Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (Sport)
Can earning a degree improve my salary as a Physical Therapist?
Yes, advanced education often opens new career paths that usually lead to higher salaries. Physical therapists may benefit financially from pursuing a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).