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Physical therapist, director of rehabilitation salary

Average physical therapist, director of rehabilitation salary

$105,997

$50.96 hourly rate

Entry-level physical therapist, director of rehabilitation salary
$61,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Salary Insights

The average salary for a Physical Therapist, Director of Rehabilitation is approximately $105,997 per year. This figure reflects a combination of factors including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific healthcare setting.

Salary by State

In states like California and New York, salaries tend to be higher due to increased demand for rehabilitation services and cost of living considerations. Conversely, states with lower living costs may offer salaries below the national average.

Experience and Salary Growth

Experience plays a crucial role in determining salary levels. Entry-level positions start lower, but as professionals gain experience, their earnings can significantly increase, especially in leadership roles.

Job Opportunities

Directors often find opportunities in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private practices. Understanding salary averages in different locations can guide job seekers in making informed career decisions and maximize their earning potential.

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Where can a Physical Therapist, Director Of Rehabilitation earn more?

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Columbus, OH$143,659
Kansas City, KS$77,661
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Prime Healthcare$161,294
Memorial Healthcare System$91,879

Physical therapist, director of rehabilitation salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level physical therapist, director of rehabilitation$106,000$51.08
Mid-level physical therapist, director of rehabilitation$116,000$55.70
Senior-level physical therapist, director of rehabilitation$133,000$63.81

Average physical therapist, director of rehabilitation salary by state

The highest-paying states for physical therapist, directors of rehabilitation are Massachusetts, California, and Connecticut. The lowest average physical therapist, director of rehabilitation salary states are North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

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Highest paying states for physical therapist, directors of rehabilitation

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Jersey$122,440$58.87
2California$125,835$60.50
3Delaware$116,243$55.89
4Massachusetts$137,119$65.92
5Maine$101,400$48.75
6Rhode Island$116,618$56.07
7Connecticut$125,064$60.13
8Pennsylvania$109,347$52.57
9Indiana$95,087$45.71
10Illinois$102,841$49.44
11New York$113,431$54.53
12New Hampshire$112,904$54.28
13South Carolina$95,932$46.12
14Maryland$108,099$51.97
15New Mexico$108,479$52.15
16Michigan$98,669$47.44
17North Carolina$97,244$46.75
18Washington$99,705$47.94
19West Virginia$93,553$44.98
20Alabama$88,037$42.33
21Vermont$94,579$45.47
22Mississippi$87,898$42.26
23Ohio$94,030$45.21
24Georgia$92,385$44.42
25Texas$94,104$45.24
26Louisiana$87,349$41.99
27Virginia$96,894$46.58
28Florida$95,891$46.10
29Wisconsin$88,060$42.34
30Nevada$88,506$42.55
31Nebraska$78,489$37.74
32Kansas$78,184$37.59
33Kentucky$84,513$40.63
34Oregon$89,025$42.80
35Minnesota$89,800$43.17
36District of Columbia$96,748$46.51
37Missouri$77,542$37.28
38North Dakota$74,111$35.63
39Oklahoma$71,596$34.42
40Arkansas$79,207$38.08
41Idaho$77,317$37.17
42Utah$86,900$41.78
43Iowa$67,622$32.51
44Colorado$75,352$36.23
45Montana$60,406$29.04
46Arizona$81,405$39.14
47Wyoming$74,614$35.87
48Alaska$79,654$38.30
49Hawaii$78,757$37.86
50Tennessee$70,116$33.71
51South Dakota$67,374$32.39
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Highest paying cities for physical therapist, directors of rehabilitation

The highest-paying cities for physical therapist, directors of rehabilitation are Scituate, MA, Berkeley, CA, and Oakland, CA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Scituate, MA$143,659$69.07
2Berkeley, CA$133,197$64.04
3Oakland, CA$133,155$64.02
4Los Angeles, CA$128,238$61.65
5Newark, NJ$124,900$60.05
6New York, NY$115,207$55.39
7Pawling, NY$114,949$55.26
8Endicott, NY$113,334$54.49
9Cortland, NY$112,428$54.05
10Crawfordsville, IN$94,384$45.38
11Cortez, CO$92,319$44.38
12Kansas City, KS$77,661$37.34

Physical therapist, director of rehabilitation salary details

A physical therapist, director of rehabilitation's salary ranges from $61,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $182,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average physical therapist, director of rehabilitation salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a physical therapist, director of rehabilitation's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$182,000$15,167$88
75th Percentile$140,000$11,667$67
Average$105,997$8,833$51
25th Percentile$79,000$6,583$38
10th Percentile$61,000$5,083$29

Highest paying physical therapist, director of rehabilitation jobs

The highest paying types of physical therapist, directors of rehabilitation are director of physical therapy, pediatric physical therapist, and lead therapist.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
In Home Therapist$51,706$4,309$24.86113,993
Therapist$55,943$4,662$26.90159,770
Director Of Physical Therapy$107,759$8,980$51.8165,423
Clinical Therapist$57,864$4,822$27.82136,898
Physical Therapy Internship$71,624$5,969$34.43127,064
Outpatient Physical Therapist$66,359$5,530$31.90119,973

Top companies hiring physical therapist, directors of rehabilitation now:

  1. Fayette Regional Health System jobs (1)
  2. Reliant Rehabilitation jobs (1)
  3. Southshore Association jobs (2)
  4. Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation jobs (1)
  5. Legacy Healthcare jobs (1)

Which companies pay physical therapist, directors of rehabilitation the most?

Physical therapist, director of rehabilitation salaries at Prime Healthcare and Reliant Rehabilitation are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average physical therapist, director of rehabilitation salary at companies like Southshore Association and ONR are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Prime Healthcare$161,294$77.55
2Reliant Rehabilitation$115,035$55.31
3Southshore Association$113,751$54.69
4ONR$107,424$51.65
5Rehab$95,293$45.81
6HealthPRO$95,173$45.76
7Hallmark Rehabilitation Gp Llc$94,664$45.51
8Memorial Healthcare System$91,879$44.17

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Physical therapist, director of rehabilitation salary trends

The average physical therapist, director of rehabilitation salary has risen by $14,838 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average physical therapist, director of rehabilitation earned $91,159 annually, but today, they earn $105,997 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for physical therapist, directors of rehabilitation over the last decade.

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Average physical therapist, director of rehabilitation salary over time

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Physical therapist, director of rehabilitation salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$106,000$50.96+1.7%
2025$104,000$50.08+1.7%
2024$102,000$49.24+1.2%
2023$101,000$48.63+1.7%
2022$99,500$47.82+1.6%

Recently added physical therapist, director of rehabilitation salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Physical Rehabilitation NetworkDirector of Rehabilitation/Physical TherapistMcKinney, TX01/23/2025$80,000
Tender Touch Rehab Services LLCDirector of Rehabilitation/Physical TherapistFreehold, NJ12/10/2024$93,623
Reliant Pro Rehab, LLCDirector of Rehabilitation-Physical TherapistHutto, TX12/05/2024$105,060
Care One at Birchwood, LLCDirector of Rehabilitation/Physical TherapistEdison, NJ11/15/2024$108,638
Viemed Healthcare StaffingTherapist/Physical Therapy/Montana/MT-PTA-Skyline Heights Nursing and RehabilitaionPony, MT10/21/2024$76,906
Pleasant Hillidence Opco, LLCDirector of Rehabilitation, Physical TherapistPleasant Hill, CA09/11/2024$160,000
Healthpro Heritage LLCDirector of Rehabilitation/Physical TherapistReston, VA07/29/2024$95,459
Reliant Pro Rehab, LLCDirector of Rehabilitation-Physical TherapistKaty, TX06/26/2024$108,430
Tender Touch Rehab Services LLCDirector of Rehabilitation/Physical TherapistElizabeth, NJ06/18/2024$95,230
Healthpro Heritage LLCDirector of Rehabilitation/Physical TherapistRockville, MD06/03/2024$103,223

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