Physical therapist salary 2018
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The Average Physical Therapist Salary
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), the average physical therapist salary is $88,880 per year or $42.73 per hour.
Physical therapist salary 2018
The median annual wage is $87,930 per year or $42.27 per hour. This is 127.6% higher than the median annual wage for all occupations.
Of course, how much physical therapists actually earn depends on experience, location, and industry.
Highest and Lowest Average Physical Therapist Salary
The BLS also reports the highest and lowest salaries for physical therapists, which are as follows:
- The lowest 10% of physical therapists earn less than $60,390 per year
- The highest 10% of physical therapists earn more than $123,350
The lower end reflects inexperienced physical therapists working for lower-paying industries like public schools.
The higher end reflects experienced physical therapists working in the highest-paying industries like the performing arts.
Physical Therapist Average Salary by Experience Level
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