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Average Physical Therapist Salary by State 2026

Physical therapist salaries in all 50 states. Outpatient, inpatient, and travel PT pay.

$108,560
Highest (California)
$78,200
Lowest (Mississippi)
$89,461
National Average
$103,871
Best Adjusted (Texas)

Top 5 Highest Pay

#1 California$108,560
#2 Alaska$105,800
#3 Nevada$105,800
#4 New Jersey$103,040
#5 Connecticut$101,200

Top 5 Best Value (COL Adj.)

#1 Texas$103,871
#2 Nevada$101,731
#3 Illinois$98,925
#4 Michigan$98,202
#5 Ohio$98,202

Bottom 5 Lowest Pay

#50 Mississippi$78,200
#49 Arkansas$80,040
#48 West Virginia$80,040
#47 Alabama$82,800
#46 Idaho$82,800

All 50 States — Physical Therapist Salary

#StateSalary MonthlyCOL AdjustedCOL IndexTax Rate
#1California$108,560$9,047$76,4511429.3%
#2Alaska$105,800$8,817$83,307127None
#3Nevada$105,800$8,817$101,731104None
#4New Jersey$103,040$8,587$85,15712110.75%
#5Connecticut$101,200$8,433$83,6361216.99%
#6Massachusetts$99,360$8,280$73,6001355%
#7New York$99,360$8,280$71,48213910.9%
#8Hawaii$96,600$8,050$50,84219011%
#9Texas$96,600$8,050$103,87193None
#10Washington$96,600$8,050$84,000115None
#11Colorado$93,840$7,820$89,3711054.4%
#12Maryland$93,840$7,820$79,5251185.75%
#13New Hampshire$93,840$7,820$83,786112None
#14Oregon$93,840$7,820$83,0441139.9%
#15Delaware$92,000$7,667$90,1961026.6%
#16Illinois$92,000$7,667$98,925934.95%
#17Minnesota$92,000$7,667$94,845979.85%
#18Virginia$92,000$7,667$89,3201035.75%
#19Arizona$90,160$7,513$87,5341032.5%
#20Pennsylvania$90,160$7,513$95,915943.07%
#21Rhode Island$90,160$7,513$82,7161095.99%
#22Florida$89,240$7,437$86,641103None
#23Georgia$87,400$7,283$93,978935.49%
#24Michigan$87,400$7,283$98,202894.25%
#25North Carolina$87,400$7,283$92,000954.5%
#26Ohio$87,400$7,283$98,202893.99%
#27Wisconsin$87,400$7,283$93,978937.65%
#28Indiana$85,560$7,130$95,067903.15%
#29Maine$85,560$7,130$78,4951097.15%
#30Tennessee$85,560$7,130$94,02291None
#31Utah$85,560$7,130$83,0681034.65%
#32Iowa$84,640$7,053$94,044906%
#33Kansas$84,640$7,053$95,101895.7%
#34Louisiana$84,640$7,053$93,011914.25%
#35Missouri$84,640$7,053$96,182884.95%
#36Nebraska$84,640$7,053$93,011915.84%
#37North Dakota$84,640$7,053$91,011932.9%
#38South Carolina$84,640$7,053$92,000926.4%
#39Wyoming$84,640$7,053$89,09595None
#40Alabama$82,800$6,900$95,172875%
#41Idaho$82,800$6,900$85,361975.8%
#42Kentucky$82,800$6,900$95,172874.5%
#43Montana$82,800$6,900$80,3881035.9%
#44New Mexico$82,800$6,900$90,989915.9%
#45Oklahoma$82,800$6,900$96,279864.75%
#46South Dakota$82,800$6,900$90,98991None
#47Vermont$82,800$6,900$75,2731108.75%
#48Arkansas$80,040$6,670$95,286844.4%
#49West Virginia$80,040$6,670$95,286845.12%
#50Mississippi$78,200$6,517$94,217835%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What state pays Physical Therapists the most?

California pays the highest Physical Therapist salary at $108,560/year. However, after adjusting for cost of living, Texas offers the best real value at $103,871 adjusted.

What is the average Physical Therapist salary in 2026?

The national average Physical Therapist salary is $89,461/year. This varies from $78,200 in Mississippi to $108,560 in California.

Which state is best for Physical Therapists after cost of living?

Texas offers the best cost-of-living adjusted Physical Therapist salary at $103,871. This accounts for housing, taxes, groceries, and other expenses.

How much do Physical Therapists make per month?

The average Physical Therapist makes $7,455/month before taxes. After federal and state taxes, take-home pay ranges from $4,692 to $7,056/month.

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