The salary statistics of physical therapists in the industry sector of health care and social assistance are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare physical therapists salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $61,060 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $72,930 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $88,180 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $102,730 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $123,610 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for physical therapists in the industry sector of health care and social assistance. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) physical therapists is $123,610. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $88,180. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid physical therapists is $61,060.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of physical therapists in the industry sector of health care and social assistance from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $88,180 | 1.07% | 9.00% |
| 2017 | $87,240 | 1.43% | - |
| 2016 | $85,990 | 1.56% | - |
| 2015 | $84,650 | 2.04% | - |
| 2014 | $82,920 | 1.74% | - |
| 2013 | $81,480 | 1.52% | - |
| 2012 | $80,240 | - | - |
The average salaries of physical therapists in one industries in the health care and social assistance sector are shown below. For detailed physical therapists salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].