As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for school physical therapist in the US is $119,416, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,296 weekly, or $9,951 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for school physical therapist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for school physical therapist in the US vary widely, spanning from $97,602 to $141,378. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($107,997) and 75th percentile ($130,912), while top earners (90th percentile) make $141,378 per year. This $22,915 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or CPR, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia school physical therapist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 70 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
school physical therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile school physical therapist Salary $97,602 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile school physical therapist Salary $107,997 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile school physical therapist Salary $119,416 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile school physical therapist Salary $130,912 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile school physical therapist Salary $141,378 US August 01, 2026
25% $107,997 10% $97,602 90% $141,378 75% $130,912 $119,416 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out school physical therapist jobs in Columbus, Ohio

Physical Therapist

U.S. Physical Therapy - Columbus, OH

Physical Therapist

Common Spirit Health - Columbus, OH

Physical Therapist

Interim HealthCare - Columbus, OH

Physical Therapist

OhioHealth - Columbus, OH

Search More school physical therapist Jobs in Columbus, Ohio

What is A school physical therapist ?

A school physical therapist specializes in assessing and treating students with physical disabilities or challenges that affect their ability to participate in educational activities. Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with educators and parents, and providing direct therapy services to enhance students' mobility and functional skills. The role also involves monitoring progress, adapting interventions as needed, and educating staff on strategies to support students' physical needs. Salaries for school physical therapists can vary based on factor...

Source: (as of 06/04/2025). Read more from

See user submitted job responsibilities for school physical therapist.

Job Openings for school physical therapist

Understand the total compensation opportunity for A school physical therapist, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
107997
130912
119416

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
110023
131997
121030
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of school physical therapist in the United States. The base salary for school physical therapist ranges from $107,997 to $130,912 with the average base salary of $119,416. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,023 to $131,997 with the average total cash compensation of $121,030.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

107997
130912

 

Jobs with a similar salary range to school physical therapist : Physical Therapy Intern, Treatment Counselor, Therapeutic Counselor