Physical Therapist Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median physical therapist in the Pittsburgh area earns $97,750 a year ($47.00 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($102,760) and 4% below the Pennsylvania median ($101,380). Half of the 2,120 physical therapists there earn between $78,190 and $104,020.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,800 | $76,960 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $78,190 | $82,320 | $86,160 |
| Median | $97,750 | $101,380 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $104,020 | $116,650 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $118,220 | $127,060 | $135,140 |
| Average | $93,960 | $101,650 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 2,120 | 11,710 | 267,330 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 48th 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
- Philadelphia, PA: $105,790
- 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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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.