Physical therapists in the United States have a median annual salary of approximately $99,710 to $101,020 as of 2023-2024 data. The median hourly wage is around $47.94 to $54.79

. Salary varies by factors such as location, specialty, experience, and work setting. For example:

• Highest-paid specialties and industries include home healthcare services ($107,870), hospitals ($103,690), and nursing/residential care facilities ($102,810)

• By state, salaries range broadly, with states like California, New York, and Texas offering between $100,810 and $114,270 annually

• Specialty areas have different average salaries, such as wound management ($88,225), geriatrics ($83,936), orthopedics ($82,000), and pediatrics ($71,684)

• Physical therapists who own private practices generally earn more than median salaries but take on additional business responsibilities

• Median salaries also depend on the work environment: outpatient settings tend to have higher wages (median around $118,800) compared to hospitals or nursing facilities

The top 10% of physical therapists earn over $130,870 annually, while the lowest 10% earn less than $72,260

. In summary, a physical therapist in the U.S. typically makes around $100,000 per year, with significant variation depending on specialty, location, and work setting.