Published BLS wage data

Physical therapist salary guide

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$101,020National median — May 2024
$48.57Median hourly wage
$74,420Lowest 10% threshold
$132,500Highest 10% threshold

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Published median pay by industry

BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook figures for May 2024. These are national industry medians, not local offer guarantees.

Home healthcare services$108,110
Nursing and residential care facilities$105,330
Hospitals — state, local, and private$105,140
PT, OT, speech therapy, and audiology offices$94,860

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