How much does a Certified Hand Therapist make hourly?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Certified Hand Therapist in the United States is $56. While Salary.com is seeing that Certified Hand Therapist salary in the US can go up to $66 or down to $46, but most earn between $51 and $61. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Certified Hand Therapist in the United States.

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Certified Hand Therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Hand Therapist Salary $46 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Certified Hand Therapist Salary $51 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Certified Hand Therapist Salary $56 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Certified Hand Therapist Salary $61 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Certified Hand Therapist Salary $66 US August 01, 2026
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Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, by using mechanical force and movements (bio-mechanics or kinesiology), manual therapy, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy, remediates impairments and promotes mobility and function. Physical therapy is used to improve a patient's quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, physical intervention, and patient education. It is performed by physical therapists (known as physiotherapists in many countries). In addition to clinical practice, other activities encompassed in the physical therapy profession include research, educati...

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Certified Hand Therapist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Certified Hand Therapist ranges from $51 to $61 with the average hourly pay of $56. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $52 to $62 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $57.

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