The average salary of a physical therapist is around ,000 per year.

Physical therapists can earn well over six figures, especially in travel therapy positions or specialized settings.

Hourly rates for physical therapists range from around per hour on average to per hour or more for contracted PTs.

Factors such as years of experience, location, and type of therapy facility can influence a physical therapist’s salary.

Years of experience play a larger role in determining a physical therapist’s salary than the educational level. Current figures do not support the assumption that DPT practitioners earn higher salaries or better jobs.

States like Nevada, Alaska, and California tend to offer higher average salaries for physical therapists, while territories like Puerto Rico may offer lower salaries.

Physical therapists working in acute care hospitals, academic institutions, and skilled nursing facilities tend to have higher average salaries. Schools and private outpatient clinics may offer lower salaries.

Travel therapists usually receive higher hourly wages and benefits such as paid housing, transportation, and meals. They can save money through tax-free housing allowances and have the potential to earn six figures or more.

Experience, geography, industry, and the choice between hourly and salary pay structures should be considered when determining a reasonable physical therapist salary.

Physical therapists should consider factors such as years of experience, location, industry, pay structure, higher education degrees, and the benefits of travel therapy when contemplating their compensation.