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PT Salary in the United States

PT Salary

How much does a PT make in the United States? The average PT salary in the United States is $101,002 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $92,502 and $109,802. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile PT Salary $84,763 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile PT Salary $92,502 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile PT Salary $101,002 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile PT Salary $109,802 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile PT Salary $117,814 US March 26, 2024
25% $92,502 10% $84,763 90% $117,814 75% $109,802 $101,002 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The PT establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them increase their mobility. Evaluates and treats patients suffering from a physical disability due to injury, disease or surgery. Being a PT may supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters. In addition, PT requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Typically reports to a manager. Requires state license to practice physical therapy. PT's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) I

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    PT

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

  3. Up a level:

    Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) III

    4 - 7 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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