Real PT salary ranges across all 50 states and every clinical setting. Know your market value before you negotiate your next offer.
Top 10 states by PT employment. Adjusted for cost of living in the notes column.
$88k–$135k
$82k–$120k
$72k–$108k
$78k–$125k
$70k–$102k
$80k–$122k
$74k–$110k
$70k–$104k
$68k–$100k
$67k–$98k
Sources: BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, APTA Health Policy data. Ranges include base salary only — benefits and bonuses not included.
Most common setting for new grads
Higher pay; requires independent clinical judgment
Often highest productivity demands
Strong benefits; inpatient variety
Post-acute; requires specialty knowledge
Strong job security; summers vary by district
Specialty pay; often requires additional training
13-week contracts; tax-free stipends add $20–30k
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