Physical therapist salary in United States

The average salary for a Physical Therapist is $54.25 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 133.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Physical Therapist salaries typically range between a low of $35.40 and a high of $83.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Physical Therapist include Santa Cruz, CA at $74.26 per hour, Tucson, AZ at $73.15 per hour, and Eugene, OR at $67.81 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Physical Therapist include TheKey ($384,800 per year) and Stillwater Hospice ($364,000 per year).