How much does a director of physical therapy make?

The average director of physical therapy salary in the United States is $107,759. Director of physical therapy salaries typically range between $63,000 and $183,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for directors of physical therapy is $51.81 per hour. Director of physical therapy salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Directors of physical therapy earn the highest average salary in Massachusetts.

Director of physical therapy salary

Q: What state pays Directors Of Physical Therapy the most?

Massachusetts pays Directors Of Physical Therapy the most in the United States, with an average salary of $130,002 per year, or $62.50 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a director of physical therapy?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a director of physical therapy if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Connecticut you should be paid close to $118,120 per year.

Average director of physical therapy salary

$107,759

$51.81 hourly rate

Entry-level director of physical therapy salary

$63,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Director of Physical Therapy Salary

The role of a Director of Physical Therapy is critical in managing rehabilitation services within healthcare facilities. As of October 2025, the average annual salary for this role is $107,759. This figure can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience level, and the specific healthcare setting. For instance, positions in metropolitan areas often offer higher compensation due to the increased cost of living.

When examining salary by experience, entry-level directors may start at lower rates, while those with several years in management roles can command significantly higher pay. In terms of location, states such as California and New York typically offer the highest salaries for this profession, reflecting local demand and cost of living considerations. Furthermore, understanding salary estimates across various platforms can provide additional insights into potential earnings.

Opportunities for Advancement

As a Director of Physical Therapy, one can also explore various opportunities for growth, including positions in specialized fields like sports therapy or pediatric rehabilitation. Continuous education and certifications can further enhance earning potential and career progression in this essential healthcare role.

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Director of physical therapy salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level director of physical therapy	$108,000	$51.93
Mid-level director of physical therapy	$118,000	$56.62
Senior-level director of physical therapy	$135,000	$64.87

Director of physical therapy salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert and Comparably, the average salary for a director of physical therapy typically falls between $107,759 and $176,330.

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$107,759yearly

glassdoor[1]

$141,697yearly

comparably[2]

$121,711yearly

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$176,330yearly

Average director of physical therapy salary by state

The average director of physical therapy salary in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average director of physical therapy salary states are Idaho, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for directors of physical therapy

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Massachusetts	$130,002	$62.50
2	Connecticut	$118,120	$56.79
3	New Hampshire	$106,427	$51.17
4	Rhode Island	$109,967	$52.87
5	New Mexico	$102,290	$49.18
6	New Jersey	$114,244	$54.92
7	California	$111,850	$53.77
8	West Virginia	$89,271	$42.92
9	Delaware	$107,457	$51.66
10	Maine	$95,528	$45.93
11	Indiana	$93,550	$44.98
12	South Carolina	$91,010	$43.75
13	Virginia	$102,938	$49.49
14	Texas	$94,149	$45.26
15	Pennsylvania	$96,827	$46.55
16	Maryland	$99,740	$47.95
17	Arizona	$90,332	$43.43
18	Vermont	$89,175	$42.87
19	Mississippi	$85,313	$41.02
20	North Carolina	$92,626	$44.53
21	New York	$94,370	$45.37
22	Alabama	$84,843	$40.79
23	Washington	$94,604	$45.48
24	Ohio	$90,457	$43.49
25	Georgia	$88,766	$42.68
26	Nebraska	$83,712	$40.25
27	Louisiana	$83,615	$40.20
28	Kentucky	$85,215	$40.97
29	Minnesota	$91,124	$43.81
30	Wisconsin	$87,632	$42.13
31	Kansas	$82,072	$39.46
32	Iowa	$81,751	$39.30
33	Illinois	$87,098	$41.87
34	Oregon	$89,457	$43.01
35	District of Columbia	$89,129	$42.85
36	Florida	$81,962	$39.40
37	Missouri	$81,427	$39.15
38	Hawaii	$83,121	$39.96
39	Nevada	$82,458	$39.64
40	Wyoming	$74,664	$35.90
41	South Dakota	$71,419	$34.34
42	Arkansas	$79,269	$38.11
43	Oklahoma	$71,178	$34.22
44	Michigan	$80,982	$38.93
45	Alaska	$74,320	$35.73
46	Utah	$81,283	$39.08
47	Colorado	$75,296	$36.20
48	Idaho	$74,034	$35.59
49	Tennessee	$70,607	$33.95
50	North Dakota	$72,587	$34.90
51	Montana	$58,847	$28.29

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Highest paying cities for directors of physical therapy

The highest-paying cities for directors of physical therapy are Walnut Creek, CA, Bridgeport, CT, and Jersey City, NJ.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Walnut Creek, CA	$120,219	$57.80
2	Bridgeport, CT	$119,827	$57.61
3	Jersey City, NJ	$115,715	$55.63
4	Albuquerque, NM	$103,299	$49.66
5	Philadelphia, PA	$97,829	$47.03
6	Federal Way, WA	$97,118	$46.69
7	Austin, TX	$95,150	$45.75
8	New York, NY	$94,697	$45.53
9	Glendale, AZ	$90,984	$43.74
10	Salem, OR	$90,395	$43.46
11	Albany, GA	$90,173	$43.35
12	Rockford, IL	$86,330	$41.50
13	Jacksonville, FL	$86,294	$41.49
14	Reno, NV	$84,986	$40.86
15	Baton Rouge, LA	$83,766	$40.27
16	Birmingham, AL	$83,730	$40.25
17	Wichita, KS	$82,185	$39.51
18	Dearborn, MI	$81,293	$39.08
19	Arvada, CO	$74,335	$35.74
20	Pocatello, ID	$72,279	$34.75

Director of physical therapy salary details

A director of physical therapy's salary ranges from $63,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $183,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average director of physical therapy salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a director of physical therapy's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$183,000	$15,250	$88
75th Percentile	$142,000	$11,833	$68
Average	$107,759	$8,980	$52
25th Percentile	$81,000	$6,750	$39
10th Percentile	$63,000	$5,250	$30

Highest paying director of physical therapy jobs

The highest paying types of directors of physical therapy are pediatric physical therapist, lead therapist, and per diem physical therapist.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Therapist	$55,943	$4,662	$26.90	159,770
In Home Therapist	$51,706	$4,309	$24.86	113,993
Clinical Therapist	$57,864	$4,822	$27.82	136,898
Physical Therapy Internship	$71,624	$5,969	$34.43	127,064
Home Care Physical Therapist	$71,303	$5,942	$34.28	180,359
Physical Therapist	$73,070	$6,089	$35.13	86,697

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Which companies pay directors of physical therapy the most?

Director of physical therapy salaries at Prime Healthcare and Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average director of physical therapy salary at companies like CHRISTUS Health and Mission Regional Medical Center are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Prime Healthcare	$129,248	$62.14
2	Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital	$125,223	$60.20
3	CHRISTUS Health	$107,487	$51.68
4	Mission Regional Medical Center	$103,648	$49.83
5	USPI	$103,142	$49.59
6	St Luke's Hospital & Health Network Inc	$103,024	$49.53
7	Aya Healthcare	$102,697	$49.37
8	Community Health Systems	$99,308	$47.74
9	Alliance Physical Therapy Partners	$95,990	$46.15
10	Access Physical Therapy & Wellness	$95,355	$45.84
11	West Coast University	$94,462	$45.41
12	National Medical Association	$86,955	$41.81
13	Symbria	$85,829	$41.26
14	Highline Physical Therapy	$82,336	$39.58
15	Alliance Physical Therapy	$80,353	$38.63
16	HealthTrust	$79,189	$38.07
17	Hopewell Junction, NY	$78,105	$37.55
18	Rehab	$78,098	$37.55
19	HealthPRO	$77,977	$37.49
20	Jackson Therapy Partners	$77,793	$37.40

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Director of physical therapy salary trends

The average director of physical therapy salary has risen by $15,085 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average director of physical therapy earned $92,674 annually, but today, they earn $107,759 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for directors of physical therapy over the last decade.

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Average director of physical therapy salary over time

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Director of physical therapy salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$108,000	$51.81	+1.7%
2024	$106,000	$50.91	+1.7%
2023	$104,000	$50.05	+1.2%
2022	$103,000	$49.44	+1.7%
2021	$101,000	$48.61	+1.6%

Recently added director of physical therapy salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Viemed Healthcare Staffing	Physical Therapy	Dilkon, AZ	06/29/2025	$132,838
ATI Physical Therapy	Clinic Director-Physical Therapy	Severn, MD	06/27/2025	$90,000
Trinity Rehab Somerset Pa	Clinical Director, Physical Therapy-Empower Lives, Build Your Career	Flemington, NJ	06/27/2025	$31,305
Integrity Placement Group	Director of Physical Therapy	Bradenton, FL	06/18/2025	$95,000
West Coast University	Dean/Program Director, Physical Therapy	Los Angeles, CA	06/12/2025	$154,840
Trinity Rehab Somerset Pa	Clinical Director, Physical Therapy-Empower Lives, Build Your Career	Flemington, NJ	05/28/2025	$100,000
Trinity Rehab Somerset Pa	Clinical Director, Physical Therapy-Empower Lives, Build Your Career	Flemington, NJ	04/30/2025	$31,305
Fox Staffing Network	Director of Physical Therapy-Dpt	Warren, NJ	04/28/2025	$95,000
Select Medical	Director of In-Home Physical Therapy	Huber Heights, OH	04/27/2025	$80,000
ATI Holdings	Clinic Director-Physical Therapy-Outpatient Ortho	Tacoma, WA	04/23/2025	$97,876

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