As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Sports Therapist in the US is $72,460, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,393 weekly, or $6,038 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Sports Therapist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Sports Therapist in the US vary widely, spanning from $56,358 to $84,376. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,032) and 75th percentile ($78,697), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,376 per year. This $14,665 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or First Aid, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Sports Therapist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 36 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Sports Therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sports Therapist Salary $56,358 US August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sports Therapist Salary $64,032 US August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sports Therapist Salary $72,460 US August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sports Therapist Salary $78,697 US August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sports Therapist Salary $84,376 US August 01, 2026
25% $64,032 10% $56,358 90% $84,376 75% $78,697 $72,460 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Sports 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 Therapist


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Recreational Therapy Director


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sports Therapist in the United States. The base salary for Sports Therapist ranges from $64,032 to $78,697 with the average base salary of $72,460. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,308 to $73,027 with the average total cash compensation of $65,302.

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