How much does a physical therapist make in Pennsylvania?
$101,400a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in Pennsylvania. That is $48.74 an hour or $8,448 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.74
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,960Median: $101,400Highest 10%: $127,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,960 | $37.00 | |
| 25th | $82,320 | $39.58 | |
| Median | $101,400 | $48.74 | |
| 75th | $116,700 | $56.08 | |
| 90th | $127,100 | $61.09 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $105,800 |
| Williamsport, PA | $105,300 |
| Allentown, PA | $104,400 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $103,900 |
| Lancaster, PA | $103,200 |
| Reading, PA | $103,000 |
| York, PA | $102,200 |
| Lebanon, PA | $102,000 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $100,300 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $100,200 |
| Scranton, PA | $99,520 |
| State College, PA | $98,970 |
| Johnstown, PA | $97,870 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $97,750 |
| Altoona, PA | $97,710 |
| Erie, PA | $94,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapists.
| 21. District of Columbia | $101,600 |
| 22. Indiana | $101,600 |
| 23. Virginia | $101,500 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $101,400 |
| 25. South Carolina | $101,300 |
| 26. Florida | $101,000 |
| 27. Michigan | $100,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $48.74 ($101,400 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $101,400 against $102,800 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for physical therapist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays physical therapists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $105,800 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.