Do physical therapists make good money?

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Zippia Team · Accepted Answer

Yes, physical therapists make good money. The average physical therapist makes around $90,000 a year. The best-paid 25 percent made $104,210 a year, while the lowest-paid 25 percent made $73,940 a year.

Variations in pay reflect the number of years of experience working as a physical therapist, the location of the job, and

Experience and pay rate for physical therapists.

An entry-level (0 to 1 year) physical therapist starts at around $67,000 a year
An early-career physical therapist (1 to 4 years of experience) earns an average of $70,681 a year
A mid-career physical therapist (5 to 9 years of experience) earns an average of $78,075 a year
An experienced Physical Therapist (10 to 19 years of experience) earns an average of $83,909 a year
A late-career (20 years or higher) earn an average of $87,892 a year

Depending on the state you work in as a physical therapist will impact your earning potential. For example, if you live in Vermont ($75,010 a year), South Dakota ($76,200 a year), Maine ($76,910 a year), Idaho ($77,700 a year), North Dakota ($78,120 a year), or Montana ($79,050 a year) except to earn less than $80,000 a year.

Conversely, if you live in Nevada ($107,920 a year), Alaska ($99,180 a year), New Jersey ($97,770 a year), New Mexico ($97,210 a year), California ($97,110 a year), or Connecticut ($96,010 a year) expect to earn close to $100,000 a year.