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Pediatric physical therapist salary
Average pediatric physical therapist salary
$75,699
Understanding Pediatric Physical Therapist Salaries
The average salary for a Pediatric Physical Therapist in the United States is $75,699 annually. This figure can vary based on various factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and specific areas of specialization.
Salary by State
Some states offer higher salaries due to demand and cost of living. For instance, California and New York are known for competitive salaries, while other areas may offer lower averages.
Experience Matters
Entry-level pediatric physical therapists typically earn less than their counterparts with several years of experience. According to recent data, those with over ten years in the field can earn significantly more, reflecting their expertise and established reputation.
Job Opportunities
In addition to traditional settings, pediatric physical therapists can find opportunities in schools, rehabilitation centers, and private practice. As you advance in your career, consider pursuing specialized certifications that can open doors to higher-paying roles.
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Where can a Pediatric Physical Therapist earn more?
Pediatric physical therapist salaries by experience level
| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level pediatric physical therapist | $75,900 | $36.48 |
| Mid-level pediatric physical therapist | $82,700 | $39.78 |
| Senior-level pediatric physical therapist | $94,800 | $45.57 |
Pediatric physical therapist salary estimates from across the web
Average pediatric physical therapist salary by state
The average pediatric physical therapist salary in Washington, California, and Massachusetts are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average pediatric physical therapist salary states are Arkansas, Louisiana, and Michigan.
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Highest paying states for pediatric physical therapists
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $94,284 | $45.33 |
| 2 | Washington | $103,485 | $49.75 |
| 3 | California | $99,100 | $47.64 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $78,605 | $37.79 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $87,084 | $41.87 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $78,458 | $37.72 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $79,073 | $38.02 |
| 8 | Indiana | $77,902 | $37.45 |
| 9 | Texas | $78,925 | $37.94 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $96,549 | $46.42 |
| 11 | Colorado | $81,964 | $39.41 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $84,797 | $40.77 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $75,196 | $36.15 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $82,453 | $39.64 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $71,615 | $34.43 |
| 16 | Idaho | $78,529 | $37.75 |
| 17 | Oregon | $81,044 | $38.96 |
| 18 | Delaware | $78,305 | $37.65 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $72,875 | $35.04 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $80,136 | $38.53 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $73,670 | $35.42 |
| 22 | Utah | $77,993 | $37.50 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $78,917 | $37.94 |
| 24 | Maine | $71,957 | $34.59 |
| 25 | Kansas | $71,126 | $34.20 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $67,860 | $32.63 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $70,947 | $34.11 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $67,419 | $32.41 |
| 29 | Montana | $68,371 | $32.87 |
| 30 | Georgia | $71,413 | $34.33 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $72,207 | $34.71 |
| 32 | Missouri | $68,869 | $33.11 |
| 33 | Maryland | $73,104 | $35.15 |
| 34 | Vermont | $66,774 | $32.10 |
| 35 | Nevada | $71,981 | $34.61 |
| 36 | Ohio | $69,469 | $33.40 |
| 37 | Illinois | $69,752 | $33.53 |
| 38 | Alabama | $67,670 | $32.53 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $67,793 | $32.59 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $65,436 | $31.46 |
| 41 | Arizona | $65,958 | $31.71 |
| 42 | Florida | $68,054 | $32.72 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $64,612 | $31.06 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $66,845 | $32.14 |
| 45 | Iowa | $59,661 | $28.68 |
| 46 | Virginia | $66,608 | $32.02 |
| 47 | New York | $67,498 | $32.45 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $58,730 | $28.24 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $57,599 | $27.69 |
| 50 | Michigan | $62,248 | $29.93 |
| 51 | District of Columbia | $65,342 | $31.41 |
Highest paying cities for pediatric physical therapists
The highest-paying cities for pediatric physical therapists are Lynnwood, WA, San Francisco, CA, and Clifton, NJ.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynnwood, WA | $103,895 | $49.95 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $103,620 | $49.82 |
| 3 | Clifton, NJ | $82,514 | $39.67 |
| 4 | Pueblo, CO | $82,095 | $39.47 |
| 5 | El Paso, TX | $81,831 | $39.34 |
| 6 | Portland, OR | $80,817 | $38.85 |
| 7 | Richmond, IN | $77,928 | $37.47 |
| 8 | Las Vegas, NV | $71,901 | $34.57 |
| 9 | Macon, GA | $71,400 | $34.33 |
| 10 | Lansing, IL | $69,845 | $33.58 |
| 11 | Springfield, OH | $69,528 | $33.43 |
| 12 | Springfield, MO | $68,871 | $33.11 |
| 13 | New Smyrna Beach, FL | $68,565 | $32.96 |
| 14 | Paducah, KY | $67,705 | $32.55 |
| 15 | New York, NY | $67,516 | $32.46 |
| 16 | Virginia Beach, VA | $66,678 | $32.06 |
| 17 | Glendale, AZ | $66,281 | $31.87 |
| 18 | Lansing, MI | $62,290 | $29.95 |
| 19 | Des Moines, IA | $59,655 | $28.68 |
Pediatric physical therapist salary details
A pediatric physical therapist's salary ranges from $55,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $103,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a pediatric physical therapist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $103,000 | $8,583 | $50 |
| 75th Percentile | $89,000 | $7,417 | $43 |
| Average | $75,699 | $6,308 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $64,000 | $5,333 | $31 |
| 10th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
Highest paying pediatric physical therapist jobs
The highest paying types of pediatric physical therapists are director of physical therapy, 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 |
| Physical Therapy Internship | $71,624 | $5,969 | $34.43 | 127,064 |
| Clinical Therapist | $57,864 | $4,822 | $27.82 | 136,898 |
| Director Of Physical Therapy | $107,759 | $8,980 | $51.81 | 65,423 |
| Registered Physical Therapist | $72,910 | $6,076 | $35.05 | 85,771 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for pediatric physical therapists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Todd Roach D.C.
Assistant Professor of Biology, Aurora University
Top companies hiring pediatric physical therapists now:
Which companies pay pediatric physical therapists the most?
Pediatric physical therapist salaries at Tenet Healthcare and Mayo Clinic are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average pediatric physical therapist salary at companies like Kaiser Permanente and Stellar Therapy Services are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tenet Healthcare | $93,238 | $44.83 |
| 2 | Mayo Clinic | $92,132 | $44.29 |
| 3 | Kaiser Permanente | $88,456 | $42.53 |
| 4 | Stellar Therapy Services | $88,034 | $42.32 |
| 5 | Theraplay | $85,185 | $40.95 |
| 6 | Northwell Health | $85,129 | $40.93 |
| 7 | University Hospitals | $84,916 | $40.83 |
| 8 | Legacy Health | $84,168 | $40.47 |
| 9 | Blue Bird | $84,054 | $40.41 |
| 10 | Aya Healthcare | $83,987 | $40.38 |
| 11 | Sportscare Institute | $83,649 | $40.22 |
| 12 | FeldCare Connects | $83,468 | $40.13 |
| 13 | Hospital for Special Surgery | $83,402 | $40.10 |
| 14 | PT Solutions | $82,978 | $39.89 |
| 15 | Compass SLS and ILS | $82,655 | $39.74 |
| 16 | Emerson Hospital | $82,633 | $39.73 |
| 17 | Central Vermont Medical Center | $82,287 | $39.56 |
| 18 | THERAPY SOLUTIONS | $82,251 | $39.54 |
| 19 | Sparrow Health System | $81,968 | $39.41 |
| 20 | PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER | $81,737 | $39.30 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Pediatric physical therapist salary trends
The average pediatric physical therapist salary has risen by $10,597 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pediatric physical therapist earned $65,102 annually, but today, they earn $75,699 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for pediatric physical therapists over the last decade.
Compare pediatric physical therapist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average pediatric physical therapist salary over time
Compare pediatric physical therapist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Pediatric physical therapist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,700 | $36.39 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $74,400 | $35.77 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $73,100 | $35.16 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $72,200 | $34.73 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $71,000 | $34.15 | +1.6% |
Recently added pediatric physical therapist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutterhealth | Physical Therapist II, Pediatric Rehab | Sacramento, CA | 06/30/2025 | $121,359 |
| Virtua | Physical Therapist, Pediatric Early Intervention-(PER Diem) | Marlton, NJ | 06/30/2025 | $126,472 |
| Miravistarehab | Pediatric Physical Therapist | Cranford, NJ | 06/29/2025 | $75,000 |
| Sunny Days | Pediatric Physical Therapist | Downe, NJ | 06/28/2025 | $135,655 |
| Pediatric Therapy Services Oregon | Pediatric Physical Therapist | Albany, OR | 06/27/2025 | $80,000 |
| Veritas Global Consulting Group, LLC | Physical Therapist-Outpatient Pediatrics | Norfolk, VA | 06/27/2025 | $75,000 |
| United & Empowered Care | Pediatric Physical Therapist | Outpatient Clinic | Hampton, VA | 06/27/2025 | $70,000 |
| Connect The Dots | Pediatric Physical Therapist | Eugene, OR | 06/27/2025 | $76,176 |
| Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy | Pediatric Physical Therapist | Norco, CA | 06/26/2025 | $74,880 |
| Tri-County Therapy | Pediatric Physical Therapist | Charleston, SC | 06/25/2025 | $64,000 |
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