▼19%
$48.97
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$41.39
MEDIAN
$48.97
90%
$66.77
The average hourly pay for a Physical Therapist (PT) is $48.97 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$41 - $67
Bonus
$525 - $30k
Total Pay
$79k - $131k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Physical Therapist (PT)s?
What Do Physical Therapist (PT)s Do?
Physical Therapist (PT) Tasks
- Administer manual exercises, massage or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength or decrease or prevent deformity.
- Perform an initial exam, evaluate medical records and physician's referral and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
- Record prognosis, treatment, response and progress in patient's chart or computer database.
- Discharge patient from physical therapy when projected outcomes have been attained and provide for follow-up care or referrals.
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Common Health Benefits for a Physical Therapist (PT)
Medical
70%
Dental
57%
Vision
54%
None
30%
Gender Breakdown for Physical Therapist (PT)s
Female
67.8%
Male
32.2%
This data is based on 59 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Physical Therapist (PT)s
What is the highest pay for Physical Therapist (PT)s?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Physical Therapist (PT) is $66.77 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Physical Therapist (PT)s?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Physical Therapist (PT) is $41.39 / hour
How can Physical Therapist (PT)s increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Physical Therapist (PT) is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Physical Therapist (PT) that oversees more junior Physical Therapist (PT)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.