Rehabilitation Therapist Salary in the United States

How much does a Rehabilitation Therapist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Rehabilitation Therapist in the United States is $45,708 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Rehabilitation Therapist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $54,010
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,892 to $50,053
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,508
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Rehabilitation Therapist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $50,053 $4,171 $963 $24
Average $45,708 $3,809 $879 $22
25th Percentile $40,892 $3,408 $786 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Rehabilitation Therapist Salaries

A Rehabilitation Therapist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Rehabilitation Therapist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Rehabilitation Therapist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $44,704
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,039
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,908
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,188
  • Expert (over 8 years): $48,757
Levels Salary
Entry Level Rehabilitation Therapist$44,704
Intermediate Level Rehabilitation Therapist$45,039
Senior Level Rehabilitation Therapist$45,908
Specialist Level Rehabilitation Therapist$47,188
Expert Level Rehabilitation Therapist$48,757
$44,704 0 yr
$45,039 < 2 yrs
$45,908 2-4 yrs
$47,188 5-8 yrs
$48,757 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Rehabilitation Therapists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $57,651
  • San Francisco: $57,084
  • Oakland: $55,818

What Skills Can Increase a Rehabilitation Therapist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 13.85% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 2.29% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
  • Packaging (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Preparing products through wrapping or bottling to protect the goods from damages during transportation and storage.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 13.85%
Billing 2.29%
Packaging 1.64%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Rehabilitation Therapist's salary.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Safety Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Alignment
$53,935
18%
Preventive Maintenance
$47,536
4%
Safety Procedures
$47,079
3%
Coordination
$46,165
1%
Leadership
$46,165
1%
Products and Services
$46,165
1%
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How Education impacts a Rehabilitation Therapist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Rehabilitation Therapists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Rehabilitation Therapist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $44,172 and $47,015).

Rehabilitation Therapist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Rehabilitation Therapist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 62.7%
Associates 18.0%
Bachelors 17.3%
Masters 1.1%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Rehabilitation Therapist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Rehabilitation Therapist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Rehabilitation Therapist

Salaries for a Rehabilitation Therapist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,462 in 2023 to around $55,167 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Rehabilitation Therapist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Rehabilitation Therapist Over Time

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2023
$56,462
2024
$55,944
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2023 $56,462
2024 $55,944
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Most common benefits for Rehabilitation Therapist

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