How much does a physical therapist make in Cleveland?
$104,000a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $50.01 an hour or $8,669 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.01
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 2,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,620Median: $104,000Highest 10%: $127,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,620 | $38.28 | |
| 25th | $84,760 | $40.75 | |
| Median | $104,000 | $50.01 | |
| 75th | $116,200 | $55.87 | |
| 90th | $127,200 | $61.15 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Columbus, OH | $105,100 |
| Springfield, OH | $104,900 |
| Toledo, OH | $104,800 |
| Dayton, OH | $103,300 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $102,900 |
| Akron, OH | $102,700 |
| Sandusky, OH | $102,200 |
| Wheeling, WV | $100,900 |
| Canton, OH | $99,980 |
| Huntington, WV | $98,220 |
| Lima, OH | $97,880 |
| Youngstown, OH | $97,210 |
| Mansfield, OH | $95,560 |
| Weirton, WV | $94,550 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Neurologist | $383,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $324,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $323,500 |
| Orthodontist | $318,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $271,800 |
| Physician | $248,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Pediatrician | $218,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $50.01 ($104,000 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $104,000 against $102,800 nationally, 1% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $103,100, so Cleveland pays 1% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for physical therapist pay?
91 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,200 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.