How much does a physical therapist make in Alabama?
$97,290a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in Alabama. That is $46.77 an hour or $8,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.77
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,770Median: $97,290Highest 10%: $133,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,770 | $35.95 | |
| 25th | $81,850 | $39.35 | |
| Median | $97,290 | $46.77 | |
| 75th | $115,200 | $55.39 | |
| 90th | $133,700 | $64.28 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gadsden, AL | $106,700 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $106,500 |
| Huntsville, AL | $99,760 |
| Anniston, AL | $98,520 |
| Columbus, GA | $98,300 |
| Birmingham, AL | $97,750 |
| Decatur, AL | $97,600 |
| Montgomery, AL | $96,360 |
| Dothan, AL | $95,460 |
| Mobile, AL | $94,280 |
| Daphne, AL | $94,120 |
| Auburn, AL | $86,120 |
| Florence, AL | $84,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapists.
| 43. Kansas | $98,290 |
| 44. Vermont | $97,970 |
| 45. Iowa | $97,560 |
| 46. Alabama | $97,290 |
| 47. Nebraska | $97,090 |
| 48. West Virginia | $96,600 |
| 49. South Dakota | $92,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $46.77 ($97,290 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $97,290 against $102,800 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Alabama rank for physical therapist pay?
Alabama ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays physical therapists the most?
Gadsden, AL, with a median of $106,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.