As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Sports Physical Therapist in the US is $80,992, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,558 weekly, or $6,749 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Sports Physical Therapist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Sports Physical Therapist in the US vary widely, spanning from $63,346 to $101,489. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,756) and 75th percentile ($91,721), while top earners (90th percentile) make $101,489 per year. This $19,965 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Billing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Sports Physical Therapist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 47 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
Sports Physical Therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sports Physical Therapist Salary $63,346 US October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sports Physical Therapist Salary $71,756 US October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sports Physical Therapist Salary $80,992 US October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sports Physical Therapist Salary $91,721 US October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sports Physical Therapist Salary $101,489 US October 01, 2026
25% $71,756 10% $63,346 90% $101,489 75% $91,721 $80,992 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Sports 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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    Sports Physical Therapist

    0 - 2 years experience
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