How much does a physical therapist make in New Jersey?
$112,100a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in New Jersey. That is $53.91 an hour or $9,345 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.91
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,640Median: $112,100Highest 10%: $140,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,640 | $40.69 | |
| 25th | $96,730 | $46.50 | |
| Median | $112,100 | $53.91 | |
| 75th | $129,800 | $62.39 | |
| 90th | $140,000 | $67.33 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $108,300 |
| New York, NY | $107,700 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $105,800 |
| Vineland, NJ | $105,400 |
| Allentown, PA | $104,400 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $101,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapists.
| 1. California | $124,200 |
| 2. Alaska | $115,300 |
| 3. New Jersey | $112,100 |
| 4. Nevada | $111,300 |
| 5. Maryland | $106,900 |
| 6. New Mexico | $106,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $53.91 ($112,100 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $112,100 against $102,800 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for physical therapist pay?
New Jersey ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays physical therapists the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $108,300 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.