As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Pediatric Physical Therapist in the United States is $37. While Salary.com is seeing that Pediatric Physical Therapist salary in the US can go up to $47 or down to $29, but most earn between $33 and $42. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Pediatric Physical Therapist in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Pediatric Physical Therapist Salary | $29 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Pediatric Physical Therapist Salary | $33 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Pediatric Physical Therapist Salary | $37 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Pediatric Physical Therapist Salary | $42 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Pediatric Physical Therapist Salary | $47 | US | May 01, 2026 |
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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0 - 2 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
2 - 4 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
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