How much does a physical therapist make in Baltimore?
$105,800a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $50.87 an hour or $8,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.87
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 2,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,530Median: $105,800Highest 10%: $138,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,530 | $37.75 | |
| 25th | $94,760 | $45.56 | |
| Median | $105,800 | $50.87 | |
| 75th | $123,400 | $59.33 | |
| 90th | $138,600 | $66.65 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Lexington Park, MD | $111,800 |
| Salisbury, MD | $107,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $105,800 |
| Washington, DC | $103,000 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $100,600 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $50.87 ($105,800 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $105,800 against $102,800 nationally, 3% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $106,900, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for physical therapist pay?
68 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,600 or more.
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.