How much does a physical therapist make in Columbus?
$105,100a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $50.54 an hour or $8,761 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.54
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 2,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,060Median: $105,100Highest 10%: $124,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,060 | $38.01 | |
| 25th | $83,110 | $39.96 | |
| Median | $105,100 | $50.54 | |
| 75th | $113,400 | $54.50 | |
| 90th | $124,100 | $59.67 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Springfield, OH | $104,900 |
| Toledo, OH | $104,800 |
| Cleveland, OH | $104,000 |
| 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 Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $609,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $220,900 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $50.54 ($105,100 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $105,100 against $102,800 nationally, 2% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $103,100, so Columbus pays 2% more.
Where does Columbus rank for physical therapist pay?
80 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,100 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.