Physical Therapist Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median physical therapist in the Columbus area earns $105,130 a year ($50.54 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($102,760) and 2% above the Ohio median ($103,050). Half of the 2,030 physical therapists there earn between $83,110 and $113,370.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,060 | $79,070 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $83,110 | $84,590 | $86,160 |
| Median | $105,130 | $103,050 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $113,370 | $113,260 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $124,110 | $126,060 | $135,140 |
| Average | $101,800 | $102,740 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 2,030 | 10,280 | 267,330 |
Columbus, OH ranks 18th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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Check my payPhysical therapist pay in other cities
- Cleveland, OH: $104,030
- Cincinnati, OH: $102,890
- 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
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- Speech-Language Pathologist: $96,460
- Occupational Therapist: $98,920
- Registered Nurse: $83,900
- Nurse Practitioner: $124,580
- Pharmacist: $133,960
- Dental Hygienist: $96,880
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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.