Physical Therapists Salary by State
The national median pay for physical therapists is $102,760 a year. By state, it ranges from $85,330 in North Dakota to $124,190 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $77,140
- 25th percentile
- $86,160
- Median
- $102,760
- 75th percentile
- $121,160
- Top 10%
- $135,140
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 267,330 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $124,190 | +21% | $85,580 | $163,960 | 26,580 |
| 2 | Alaska | $115,280 | +12% | $97,950 | $133,690 | 680 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $112,140 | +9% | $84,640 | $140,040 | 9,750 |
| 4 | Nevada | $111,250 | +8% | $86,260 | $190,620 | 2,030 |
| 5 | Maryland | $106,890 | +4% | $79,990 | $138,630 | 3,940 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $106,880 | +4% | $77,260 | $146,400 | 1,330 |
| 7 | Washington | $105,950 | +3% | $78,300 | $137,560 | 5,370 |
| 8 | Texas | $105,810 | +3% | $76,600 | $139,050 | 21,870 |
| 9 | Illinois | $105,250 | +2% | $83,000 | $140,410 | 9,800 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $104,360 | +2% | $82,110 | $127,150 | 4,060 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $103,790 | +1% | $82,760 | $130,220 | 6,850 |
| 12 | Oregon | $103,510 | +1% | $79,440 | $133,950 | 3,210 |
| 13 | Arizona | $103,220 | 0% | $81,560 | $134,050 | 5,170 |
| 14 | Ohio | $103,050 | 0% | $79,070 | $126,060 | 10,280 |
| 15 | Georgia | $102,700 | 0% | $78,580 | $130,630 | 6,780 |
| 16 | Delaware | $102,050 | −1% | $79,930 | $136,350 | 1,260 |
| 17 | Colorado | $102,030 | −1% | $76,460 | $132,010 | 5,630 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $102,010 | −1% | $83,570 | $121,340 | 5,180 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $101,840 | −1% | $80,740 | $124,640 | 5,580 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $101,700 | −1% | $78,630 | $123,280 | 950 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $101,640 | −1% | $85,620 | $129,470 | 610 |
| 22 | Indiana | $101,560 | −1% | $76,960 | $125,390 | 6,130 |
| 23 | Virginia | $101,450 | −1% | $75,720 | $132,860 | 7,630 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $101,380 | −1% | $76,960 | $127,060 | 11,710 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $101,330 | −1% | $72,810 | $123,480 | 3,930 |
| 26 | Florida | $101,040 | −2% | $73,630 | $122,880 | 16,290 |
| 27 | Michigan | $100,900 | −2% | $79,600 | $123,980 | 8,630 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $100,710 | −2% | $73,900 | $126,920 | 3,390 |
| 29 | New York | $100,660 | −2% | $73,580 | $136,120 | 20,940 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $100,400 | −2% | $75,900 | $125,930 | 560 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $100,140 | −3% | $67,280 | $127,500 | 4,800 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $99,990 | −3% | $73,700 | $121,740 | 1,980 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $99,910 | −3% | $78,020 | $125,940 | 7,350 |
| 34 | Utah | $99,880 | −3% | $66,160 | $136,970 | 2,300 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $99,850 | −3% | $76,180 | $122,560 | 1,960 |
| 36 | Maine | $99,720 | −3% | $78,020 | $121,030 | 1,860 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $99,400 | −3% | $80,770 | $125,390 | 1,020 |
| 38 | Missouri | $99,310 | −3% | $76,110 | $124,530 | 4,900 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $99,010 | −4% | $73,050 | $127,210 | 2,680 |
| 40 | Idaho | $99,000 | −4% | $74,570 | $122,100 | 1,030 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $98,590 | −4% | $68,330 | $128,000 | 2,560 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $98,530 | −4% | $60,150 | $127,640 | 3,280 |
| 43 | Kansas | $98,290 | −4% | $72,290 | $122,130 | 2,660 |
| 44 | Vermont | $97,970 | −5% | $75,040 | $115,860 | 760 |
| 45 | Iowa | $97,560 | −5% | $73,780 | $120,730 | 2,530 |
| 46 | Alabama | $97,290 | −5% | $74,770 | $133,710 | 3,040 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $97,090 | −6% | $77,540 | $120,190 | 2,140 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $96,600 | −6% | $73,130 | $126,380 | 1,310 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $92,660 | −10% | $77,890 | $107,870 | 1,060 |
| 50 | Montana | $91,450 | −11% | $78,490 | $115,540 | 1,180 |
| 51 | North Dakota | $85,330 | −17% | $75,290 | $113,600 | 830 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Physical Therapists salary questions
Which state pays physical therapists the most?
California, with a median of $124,190 a year (+21% vs. the national median of $102,760). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays physical therapists the least?
North Dakota, with a median of $85,330 a year (−17% vs. national).
Where do most physical therapists work?
California has the most jobs, about 26,580, with a median of $124,190.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.