What is the hourly salary range of Pediatric Physical Therapist?

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.

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Pediatric Physical Therapist Salaries by Percentile
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
25% $33 10% $29 90% $47 75% $42 $37 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Pediatric Physical Therapist ?

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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    Pediatric Physical Therapist

    0 - 2 years experience
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    Physical Therapist II

    2 - 4 years experience
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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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37

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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41
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Pediatric Physical Therapist in the United States. The average hourly rate for Pediatric Physical Therapist ranges from $33 to $42 with the average hourly pay of $37. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $38 to $44 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $41.

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