How much does a physical therapist make in Pittsburgh?
$97,750a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapists in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $47.00 an hour or $8,146 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.00
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 294 of 389
- Jobs in the area
- 2,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,800Median: $97,750Highest 10%: $118,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,800 | $36.92 | |
| 25th | $78,190 | $37.59 | |
| Median | $97,750 | $47.00 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $50.01 | |
| 90th | $118,200 | $56.84 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for physical therapists.
| Philadelphia, PA | $105,800 |
| Williamsport, PA | $105,300 |
| Allentown, PA | $104,400 |
| 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 |
| Altoona, PA | $97,710 |
| Erie, PA | $94,830 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $291,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $275,900 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $235,200 |
| Dentist | $230,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $223,600 |
| Pediatrician | $208,100 |
| Physician | $187,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $47.00 ($97,750 a year).
Do physical therapists make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $97,750 against $102,800 nationally, 5% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $101,400, so Pittsburgh pays 4% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for physical therapist pay?
294 of 389 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical therapist make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $118,200 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.