Average salary, compensation, and wages for Physical therapists in the United States


Median annual earnings of physical therapists were $57,330 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $48,480 and $70.050. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $40,200, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $86,260. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of physical therapists in 2002 were as follows:


Home health care services $62,480
Offices of other health practitioners 58,510
Offices of physicians 57,640
Nursing care facilities 57,570
General medical and surgical hospitals 57,200






More information on Physical therapists from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Physical therapists occupation
Number of Physical therapists in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Physical therapists
Working conditions for Physical therapists
Significant points for Physical therapists
Training requirements for Physical therapists




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