Physical Therapist Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median physical therapist in the Birmingham area earns $97,750 a year ($47.00 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($102,760) and about the same as the Alabama median ($97,290). Half of the 1,030 physical therapists there earn between $82,320 and $118,500.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,750 | $74,770 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $82,320 | $81,850 | $86,160 |
| Median | $97,750 | $97,290 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $118,500 | $115,210 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $134,300 | $133,710 | $135,140 |
| Average | $102,390 | $100,190 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 1,030 | 3,040 | 267,330 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Riverside, CA: $120,110
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
- San Diego, CA: $113,850
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,170
- Dallas, TX: $107,780
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.