Physical Therapist Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median physical therapist in the Philadelphia area earns $105,790 a year ($50.86 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($102,760) and 4% above the Pennsylvania median ($101,380). Half of the 6,250 physical therapists there earn between $95,700 and $120,550.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,240 | $76,960 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $95,700 | $82,320 | $86,160 |
| Median | $105,790 | $101,380 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $120,550 | $116,650 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $131,760 | $127,060 | $135,140 |
| Average | $107,920 | $101,650 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 6,250 | 11,710 | 267,330 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 15th 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
- Pittsburgh, PA: $97,750
- 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
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- Occupational Therapist: $103,140
- Registered Nurse: $101,180
- Nurse Practitioner: $135,700
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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.