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Manipulative therapy specialist salary

Average manipulative therapy specialist salary

$49,250

$23.68 hourly rate

Entry-level manipulative therapy specialist salary
$33,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Salary of a Manipulative Therapy Specialist

A manipulative therapy specialist typically earns an average salary of $49,250 per year. This figure can vary based on multiple factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and specific employment settings. For instance, specialists in metropolitan areas often earn higher wages due to increased demand and cost of living.

According to recent data, states like California and New York offer some of the highest salaries for this role. Moreover, cities such as San Francisco and New York City provide lucrative opportunities, with salaries significantly above the national average.

Experience plays a crucial role in salary growth. Entry-level specialists may start at lower salaries, but those with advanced training or certifications can see substantial increases. It's essential for professionals in this field to stay informed about industry trends and seek opportunities that align with their career goals.

In conclusion, as a manipulative therapy specialist, understanding your earning potential can help you make informed decisions about your career path. Explore job postings and resources to find opportunities that match your skills and desired salary range.

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Where can a Manipulative Therapy Specialist earn more?

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Gilead Sciences$82,334
Peoplelink Staffing Solutions$34,629

Manipulative therapy specialist salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level manipulative therapy specialist$49,400$23.73
Mid-level manipulative therapy specialist$53,800$25.88
Senior-level manipulative therapy specialist$61,700$29.65

Average manipulative therapy specialist salary by state

The highest-paying states for manipulative therapy specialists are Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Washington. The lowest average manipulative therapy specialist salary states are Nevada, Louisiana, and Arizona.

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Highest paying states for manipulative therapy specialists

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Hampshire$58,823$28.28
2Massachusetts$72,584$34.90
3New Mexico$56,046$26.95
4Delaware$57,131$27.47
5New Jersey$61,383$29.51
6Connecticut$63,755$30.65
7Wyoming$52,052$25.02
8Washington$63,651$30.60
9Indiana$53,305$25.63
10Pennsylvania$54,069$25.99
11Alaska$55,106$26.49
12Nebraska$50,420$24.24
13Rhode Island$59,463$28.59
14North Dakota$50,469$24.26
15Vermont$49,629$23.86
16Texas$51,436$24.73
17Minnesota$55,831$26.84
18California$59,992$28.84
19Maine$52,829$25.40
20West Virginia$46,986$22.59
21New York$50,317$24.19
22Kansas$47,278$22.73
23Colorado$54,006$25.96
24Idaho$49,244$23.68
25South Dakota$46,380$22.30
26Wisconsin$50,220$24.14
27Maryland$52,636$25.31
28North Carolina$48,037$23.09
29Oregon$49,177$23.64
30Ohio$48,729$23.43
31Hawaii$48,370$23.25
32Utah$49,160$23.63
33Illinois$48,589$23.36
34South Carolina$47,599$22.88
35Florida$44,067$21.19
36Georgia$46,585$22.40
37Montana$45,059$21.66
38Missouri$45,747$21.99
39Nevada$42,927$20.64
40Michigan$44,777$21.53
41Louisiana$42,270$20.32
42Iowa$40,748$19.59
43Virginia$46,457$22.34
44District of Columbia$46,719$22.46
45Arkansas$43,004$20.68
46Kentucky$45,329$21.79
47Alabama$44,191$21.25
48Oklahoma$38,697$18.60
49Arizona$40,937$19.68
50Mississippi$43,711$21.01
51Tennessee$37,811$18.18
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Highest paying cities for manipulative therapy specialists

The highest-paying cities for manipulative therapy specialists are Berkeley, CA, Bloomington, IN, and Frederick, MD.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Berkeley, CA$60,816$29.24
2Bloomington, IN$52,558$25.27
3Frederick, MD$52,494$25.24
4Omaha, NE$50,584$24.32
5Chapel Hill, NC$48,349$23.24

Manipulative therapy specialist salary details

A manipulative therapy specialist's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $72,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average manipulative therapy specialist salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a manipulative therapy specialist's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$72,000$6,000$35
75th Percentile$60,000$5,000$29
Average$49,250$4,104$24
25th Percentile$40,000$3,333$19
10th Percentile$33,000$2,750$16

Highest paying manipulative therapy specialist jobs

The highest paying types of manipulative therapy specialists are director of physical therapy, pediatric physical therapist, and lead therapist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Director Of Physical Therapy$107,759$8,980$51.8165,423
Physical Therapy Internship$71,624$5,969$34.43127,064
Per Diem Physical Therapist$74,590$6,216$35.8687,365
Student Physical Therapist$73,003$6,084$35.1092,101
Therapist$55,943$4,662$26.90159,770
Pediatric Physical Therapist$75,699$6,308$36.3998,862

Top companies hiring manipulative therapy specialists now:

  1. Novartis jobs (2)
  2. Gilead Sciences jobs (1)
  3. Boston Scientific jobs (3)
  4. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital jobs (3)
  5. RTI Surgical jobs (1)

Which companies pay manipulative therapy specialists the most?

Manipulative therapy specialist salaries at Gilead Sciences and Boston Scientific are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average manipulative therapy specialist salary at companies like Alta Anatomic Pathology PSI Inc and Sharp HealthCare are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Gilead Sciences$82,334$39.58
2Boston Scientific$76,560$36.81
3Alta Anatomic Pathology PSI Inc$65,929$31.70
4Sharp HealthCare$59,014$28.37
5University of Nebraska Medical Center$55,810$26.83
6Clinical Management Consultants$48,506$23.32
7Bio-Techne$47,470$22.82
8San Diego Unified School District$41,663$20.03
9Volunteers of America Chesapeake$41,600$20.00
10Peoplelink Staffing Solutions$34,629$16.65

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Manipulative therapy specialist salary trends

The average manipulative therapy specialist salary has risen by $6,894 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average manipulative therapy specialist earned $42,356 annually, but today, they earn $49,250 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for manipulative therapy specialists over the last decade.

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Average manipulative therapy specialist salary over time

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Manipulative therapy specialist salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$49,200$23.68+1.7%
2024$48,400$23.27+1.7%
2023$47,600$22.88+1.2%
2022$47,000$22.60+1.7%
2021$46,200$22.22+1.6%

Recently added manipulative therapy specialist salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Fujifilm Holdings AmericaCell and Gene Therapy SpecialistBoston, MA04/28/2025$111,755
University of Nebraska Medical CenterAdaptive Therapy Specialist (Posting for Unmc Employees Only)Omaha, NE03/28/2025$43,400
Vantive Health LLCEmerging Therapies Specialist-NortheastDeerfield, IL02/19/2025$92,000
CollaberaCell Therapy SpecialistFrederick, MD02/16/2025$66,784
Kite Pharma Inc.Cell Therapy Specialist IISanta Monica, CA02/03/2025$56,701
Painless PregnancyPhysical Therapy SpecialistBoca Raton, FL01/03/2025$89,000
LifelancerEmerging Therapies Specialist Emerging Therapies SpecialistDeerfield, IL12/14/2024$90,000
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterSpecialist GXP-Cell Manipulation Lab-Applied Gene & Cell Therapy CenterCincinnati, OH12/08/2024$59,446
Arsenal Biosciences, Inc.Cell Therapy Specialist IIHayward, CA11/20/2024$98,300
Play TrelotterySpecialist/Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Therapies · AltonAlton, IL10/23/2024$41,528

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