Physical Therapist salary in United States
Physical Therapist roles in United States span healthcare teams from startups to enterprise employers. Below are junior, mid, and senior gross salary bands for Physical Therapist positions—each links to a dedicated page with tax and FAQ detail.
Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.
Role benchmark (model)
Physical Therapist sits in our Healthcare category. The US reference midpoint for mid-level gross pay is about $88,000 before country and seniority adjustments.United States pages apply cost-of-living, FX, and level multipliers on top of that anchor.
- Demand signal
medium
- Pay trend
rising
- Model multiplier
1.04×
Hiring demand and pay growth are modeled as above average for this role family.
Not a live job board or employer survey. See methodology & limitations.
Directional trend (estimated model)
Growth-leaningPhysical Therapist
Our static model weights this role family with above-average demand and pay momentum—useful for negotiation prep, not a hiring forecast.
Directional only—not historic BLS/payroll data or a prediction of future offers. Derived from role demand multipliers and growth tags in our static catalog.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Physical Therapist salary in United States for mid-level roles?
- Our 2026 model shows a typical range of $82,368 to $102,502, with a midpoint near $92,435 gross per year before tax. Actual offers vary by city, employer, and skills.
- Is mid-level Physical Therapist pay rising in United States?
- Demand is marked as medium with a rising trend in our static dataset. Use this page for planning—not contract or HR advice.
- How much tax is taken from a Physical Therapist salary in United States?
- We apply an approximate effective rate of 24% for illustration. Payroll, credits, and local rules change your real take-home—use our income tax calculator for a second opinion.
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